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Homeopathy for cancer
highly diluted remedies. Claimed cures.
Also called or includes: Homeopathic cancer remedies
- Verdict
- UnclearThere isn't enough human evidence to say either way.
- How sure
- Rung 2 · LimitedFew, small or conflicting human studies, or only indirect measures such as blood markers.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
None
What the evidence shows
Cancer Research UK says there is no scientific evidence that homeopathy prevents or treats cancer. A few small studies looked at side effects of treatment, but not enough to recommend it. NICE doesn't recommend homeopathy for any condition.
What to do
Don't use it in place of treatment, and tell your cancer team about any remedies you take.
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