Alternative therapies

The current consensus is that, right now, there isn’t a large enough body of evidence to prove that cannabis (or any of its active compounds or derivatives) can reliably treat any form of cancer but the medical use of cannabis to treat cancer-related chronic pain is approved in the UK.

From 5G to sharks with cancer, we want to set the record straight with 7 commonly asked questions about cancer that are often rooted in misinformation.

Research from the US provides evidence of the harm of patients choosing alternative therapy and declining conventional treatments and the impact on survival.

Women being treated for breast cancer seem to be less likely to start chemo if they’re also taking certain complementary or alternative therapies

We take a closer look at the contents of the Cancer Act as it now stands, how it has changed, and how it still works to protect patients and the public.

Hoax emails about cancer risks and treatments are misleading and confusing, so don’t pass them on. Here are the facts behind the claims.

We often see stories in the media about cancer patients who have chosen alternative treatments, either alongside or instead of…

We have become aware that scammers are tricking cancer patients and their families into handing over money for ‘cannabis oil’,…

From ‘superfoods’ to sharks, we set the record straight on 10 common myths about cancer.

We’ve all seen those headlines reporting a new cure for cancer, but do you know fact from fiction and how to ask for evidence?