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Antineoplastons - A fact sheet that describes what is known about antineoplastons, agents derived from human blood and urine, which may have anti-cancer properties. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/antineoplastons
Cartilage (Bovine and Shark) - Fact sheet about the use of cartilage as a treatment for cancer, including a brief history of cartilage research, the results of clinical studies, and possible side effects of cartilage use. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc.aspx?viewid=4AABA6FA-8A2E-4BF
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Coenzyme Q10: Questions and Answers - What is Coenzyme Q10? What is the history of the discovery and use of coenzyme Q10 as a complementary or alternative treatment for cancer? How is coenzyme Q10 administered? Have any preclinical (laboratory and animal) studies been conducted using coenzyme Q10? Have any clinical trials (research studies in humans) been conducted with coenzyme Q10? Are there any other potential drawbacks to taking coenzyme Q10? Has the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved coenzyme Q10 for use in the United States? (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/9_16.htm
Garlic and Cancer Prevention: Questions and Answers - Several compounds are involved in garlic's possible anticancer effects. Garlic contains allyl sulfur and other compounds that slow or prevent the growth of tumor cells. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/garlic-and-cancer-prevention
Gerson Therapy - A fact sheet that describes Gerson Therapy, a complementary/alternative dietary approach that has been used to treat cancer and other diseases. (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/gerson/patient
Kava Linked to Liver Damage - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers of the potential risk of severe liver injury from the use of dietary supplements containing kava (also known as kava kava or Piper methysticum). (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/alerts/kava/index.htm
Laetrile & Amygdalin: Questions and Answers - A fact sheet about Laetrile, a substance used in complementary and alternative treatment of cancer. (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/9_3.htm
Mistletoe Extracts - Fact sheet about the use of mistletoe as a treatment for cancer. The summary includes a brief history of mistletoe research, the results of clinical trials, and possible side effects of mistletoe use. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/cam/mistletoe
Questions and Answers About Black Cohosh and the Symptoms of Menopause - Although preliminary evidence is encouraging, the currently available data are not sufficient to support a recommendation on the use of black cohosh for menopausal symptoms. (Office of Dietary Supplements)
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/blackcohosh.html
Questions and Answers About Cancell - A fact sheet that describes Cancell (Entelev), a complementary/alternative substance that has been used to treat cancer. (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cancell/Patient/page2

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