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Special diets Q&As

5 items found in this section.

1. I have squamous cell cancer of my tonsil. I am concerned about being disfigured by surgery. Are there alternative treatments like a special diet or vitamins?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

2. I've read about a cancer treatment on the internet called Laetrile. Does it work?

last reviewed: 15.09.2008

3. I have read that avoiding dairy products in my diet will reduce the risk of my breast cancer coming back. Is this right?

last reviewed: 14.02.2005

4. Can coffee enemas help cure cancer?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

5. My mother has advanced cancer and has been told there is no more treatment for her. I am sure I have heard of somewhere called the Issel’s clinic that might help. Can you tell me anything about this.

last reviewed: 01.01.2003

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