Individual therapies
Homeopathy is a complementary therapy. There is no scientific evidence that it can prevent or treat cancer.
Summary
Homeopathy uses the theory of ‘like cures like’. It takes small doses of a substance that in large doses would cause symptoms of the illness.
There is no scientific evidence that it can prevent or treat cancer.
Homeopathic medicines might have side effects and interact with other medicine.
Last reviewed: 13 Oct 2022
Next review due: 13 Oct 2025
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