Interested in Using Medical Marijuana?
NIH is recruiting cancer patients for a medical marijuana study. Participants will smoke three joints a day. Reported August 20, 2004.
Acupuncture, Naturopathy, and Massage Therapy: Are They for You?
A study published in the journal Cancer indicates growing use and acceptance of using acupuncture, naturopathy, and massage therapy in addition to conventional cancer treatment. Reported August 11, 2004.
Warning Against Benefin
BeneFin is the brand name for a shark cartilage compound marketed as a cancer treatment. The company that sells it is in biiiiig trouble. Reported August 9, 2004.
Man Prosecuted for Selling Laetrile
Jason Vale, President of Christian Brothers Contracting Corp., was sentenced to five years in prison for selling Laetrile as a cure for cancer. Laetrile is also known as amygdalin, vitamin B-17, and apricot pits. Reported July 25, 2004.
