2004
DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2004.02.008
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Homeopathy as a supportive therapy in cancer

Abstract: Three cases of cancer in which homeopathic treatment was used in a complementary role are described: A 64-year-old male with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the rectum. The patient refused surgery. He was treated constitutionally with Lycopodium. He survived nearly 3 years with no further hospitalization or other complications. A 77-year-old female with terminal squamous cell carcinoma of the cheek previously treated with radiotherapy. There was intense pain not relieved by available treatment. Calc Carb was pres… Show more

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“…Huperzine A is a potent, reversible and selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor [25] and is promising for treatment of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease [23]. Lycopodium clavatum is available as homeopathic remedy for treatment of mental, liver, eye, skin, urological and inflammatory diseases, respiratory allergies as well as eczema, otitis media, tumor, and cough [26][27][28][29]. L. complanatum has been also used against some skin diseases in Russia and central Asia [30].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Huperzine A is a potent, reversible and selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor [25] and is promising for treatment of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease [23]. Lycopodium clavatum is available as homeopathic remedy for treatment of mental, liver, eye, skin, urological and inflammatory diseases, respiratory allergies as well as eczema, otitis media, tumor, and cough [26][27][28][29]. L. complanatum has been also used against some skin diseases in Russia and central Asia [30].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some studies support the CAM therapies to be beneficial for palliative cancer cares [3035]. However, very few of the published reports support their efficacy with regard to the primary care of cancer.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, many clinical trials have tested highly diluted SKA drugs in various pathologies. Significant effectiveness has been reported in supportive therapy and pain relief in cancer patients [Rajendran, 2004;Sunila et al, 2009;Radice et al, 2014]. In addition, a reduction of symptoms and an improved quality of life have been observed in patients with psoriasis or vitiligo [Witt et al, 2009;Roberti et al, 2014;Barygina et al, 2015] or in immune system imbalances [Kho et al, 2012].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%