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Complementary and Alternative Support For Cancer
- Dr Ghassan Hamad
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 2
In this blog, we highlight six key resources that summarise some of the most widely recognised alternative therapies used in cancer care. Each resource complements the others, together offering a broad and balanced overview. Please note that we make no claims about the effectiveness of these therapies; our aim is simply to present what is available in the literature, including evidence where it exists.
1- An article published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine talks about high dose vitamin c, repurposed drugs and additional therapies to achieve additive and synergistic effects. The doses of ivermectin and mebendazole are also provided in this article.
2- A blog post titled "Starving Cancer of Antioxidants" explores how targeting transketolase (TKT), a key enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway, can disrupt cancer metabolism and weaken tumours. It compares natural inhibitors like EGCG, resveratrol, and curcumin with the experimental drug oxythiamine. The post also links TKT inhibition with the ferroptosis diet, which deprives cancer cells of antioxidants, making them more vulnerable to treatments like high-dose IV vitamin C. It suggests a practical strategy combining metabolic stress (diet and TKT inhibitors) with oxidative stress (vitamin C) to maximize cancer cell death. The post is available from this link: https://www.leicester-ozone.co.uk/post/starvingcancer
3- There is a number of natural therpies taken orally with good evidence of effect on cancer. Please review our post: 10 Natural Botanicals for Cancer Support: Evidence-Based Non-Prescription Strategies. In particular, Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP), derived from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits, offers unique cancer-supportive benefits that go far beyond the vitamin c-rich fruit’s juicy interior. When processed to a small molecular weight (<15 kDa) and low degree of esterification (<5%), MCP becomes absorbable and can circulate in the body, where it binds to and blocks galectin-3 — a protein linked to tumour growth, metastasis, and immune evasion. Research suggests MCP may slow cancer progression, support detoxification by removing heavy metals, enhance immune function, and improve the effectiveness of conventional treatments. While not a cure, MCP represents a valuable adjunct in integrative cancer care when used in clinically validated forms. Please refer to our post on MCP "How Citrus Peel Complements Vitamin C for Cancer Support" for more details.
4- There is a whole host of "repurposed drugs" with good evidence of effect on cancer. Please review our post: Repurposed Drugs in Cancer Therapy: Old Medicines, New Hope. Of the whole of the repurosed drugs, Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has the best evidence for its use. Watch the video featuring prominent researchers sharing their experience with LDN in the context of cancer care:
5- Alkaliptosis (Buffer Therapy or Alkalisation Therapy): Cancer cells often survive and grow by creating an acidic environment around them using a process called glycolysis, which breaks down sugar and produces acid as a byproduct. Alkaliptosis works by flipping this environment—making the cancer cells environment too alkaline, which disrupts their survival system, offering a promising new approach to cancer treatment:
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