Reflections on cancer therapy

A schedule for treatment of cancer patients with low-dose combined chemotherapy infusions is presented for discussion. This schedule is designed to activate the immune system. Active agents such as mistletoe preparations etc. which are at present still controversial, balneological applications, diet, ethics and nursing home facilities are mentioned. Finally the question is raised as to whether it may be appropriate under certain circumstances in the individual case to institute abortive cytostatic treatment even in suspicion of a cancerous condition, i.e. at a time when the organ diagnosis has not yet been substantiated.