Individual therapies
Antineoplaston therapy is a type of alternative treatment. There is not enough reliable evidence that it can help to treat cancer.
Summary
Antineoplastons are found in urine and blood.
There is not enough reliable evidence to use it as a cancer treatment.
Antineoplaston therapy has side effects.
Be cautious about believing information or paying for alternative cancer therapy on the internet.
Read more about the cost of complementary and alternative therapies.
It is understandable that you might want to try anything if you think it might help treat or cure your cancer. Only you can decide whether to use an alternative cancer therapy such as antineoplaston therapy.
You could harm your health if you stop your cancer treatment for an unproven treatment.
Many websites might promote antineoplaston therapy as a cure for cancer. But no reputable scientific cancer organisations support any of these claims.
The safety of complementary and alternative therapies
This page is due for review. We will update this as soon as possible.
Last reviewed: 14 Jul 2022
Next review due: 14 Jul 2025
A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with your cancer and treatment. An alternative therapy is generally used instead of conventional medical treatment.
A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with your cancer and treatment. An alternative therapy is generally used instead of conventional medical treatment.
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