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[Unproven methods in oncology].

O Jallut, P Guex, L Barrelet

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |September 8, 1984
    PubMed
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    Unproven cancer treatments, often pseudoscientific, persist despite refutations. Understanding patient psychology is key to combating dangerous alternative cancer therapies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Medical History
    • Alternative Medicine

    Context:

    • Unproven diagnostic and treatment methods have historically been prevalent in cancer care, similar to other chronic diseases.
    • The American Cancer Society has documented these methods extensively since 1960.
    • A resurgence of interest in 'natural' and 'mild' medicine, often rooted in pseudoscientific beliefs, is currently observed.

    Purpose:

    • To provide a historical review of unproven cancer treatments.
    • To analyze the psychological motivations behind patient adherence to these methods.
    • To inform healthcare professionals and patients about common unproven methods in Switzerland.

    Summary:

    • Unproven cancer therapies, including substances like Krebiozen and Laetrile, have seen periods of popularity.

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  • Proponents of 'natural medicine' often employ irrational arguments, resisting scientific evidence.
  • Patients are drawn to these methods seeking reassurance beyond conventional medicine's acknowledged limitations.

    • Impact:

    • Directly addressing erroneous theories has proven ineffective in dissuading adherents.
    • The Swiss Society of Oncology and Swiss Cancer League are compiling a descriptive list of prevalent unproven methods.
    • Accessible information in multiple languages aims to protect patients from harmful practices and subsequent disillusionment.