I was on a quest to heal myself naturally.
People are hoping for a cure.
The show encapsulates the appeals and dangers of alternative and unproven cancer treatments.
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What Is Gerson Therapy?
Its a fictional therapy that resembles a pseudoscientific treatment called Gerson therapy.
Ainscough, who died from cancer in 2015, followed the Gerson regimen after receiving her cancer diagnosis.
Research has not shown Gerson therapy to be safe or effective.
I think whats appealing to patients about those diets is they feel like theyre doing something.
Theyre empowering themselves to do something to fight this tumor.
Theyre not just giving in and letting themselves be affected by it.
Theres no evidence to prove the benefits of coffee enemas.
Some may also take laetrile, an unproven anti-cancer supplement that has been banned in the United States.
Legally available supplements are not necessarily safe.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regular supplements for safety or efficacy.
However, some supplements may interfere with radiation or chemotherapy.
Teplinsky said it is possible to marry some holistic therapies with conventional cancer treatments.
What This Means For You
No food or supplement can cure cancer.
Alternative cancer treatments may seem appealing, but they often lack scientific evidence and can be dangerous.
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