Dictionary and Glossary of Cancer Terms

Image source: Pixabay

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms - National Cancer Institute (over 8,000 terms related to cancer and medicine)

Glossary: Definitions and Phonetic Pronunciations - American Cancer Society (over 2,000 terms)

Cancer Glossary - Canadian Cancer Society

Cancer Terms: Cancer Basics - Cancer.Net (35 terms defined)

Dictionary and Glossary Websites - British Columbia Cancer Librarians


Cancer Types A-Z - National Cancer Institute


For younger people:

Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) - Kids Health

Cancer Glossary: Words your family needs to know - Telling Kids About Cancer


Other related information:

Oncospeak (a.k.a. Oncotalk) - Health: The Star Online (2010)

Asparagus

Image source: Pixabay.com

Asparagus is UNPROVEN to cure or prevent cancer.

Asparagus vs. Cancer - Snopes

Chinese Asparagus - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

About Me

Hello!

My name is Angela G. Gentile. I am a registered social worker. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have worked in the health care field for over 25 years. I am also a cancer survivor. I designed this website to keep on top of all the cancer information that is out there. It can be overwhelming to those searching for cures and treatments.

I am happily married, I have two adult children and two lovable dogs. I enjoy photography, traveling, spending time with my family and friends (and dogs!), writing and reading.

My website is at: www.AngelaGGentile.com. Contact me there if you need more information or if you have any other tips or resources to be added here.



Warm regards,

Angela G. Gentile, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.

Cannabis Oil - CBD - Medical Marijuana - Cannabinoids - Hemp Seed Oil - Cannabis Sativa

Image courtesy of Zuzuan
at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Cannabis, Marijuana and Cannabinoids are NOT PROVEN to be a cancer treatment or cure in humans.

Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ) - Patient Version - National Cancer Institute

Health Effects of Cannabis - Government of Canada

Pot Doesn't Cure Cancer and Stop Saying It Does, FDA Says. (2017)

Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Cancer - The evidence so far (regularly updated) - Cancer Research UK



Other Interesting Links (not endorsed or proven):

Rick Simpson Oil - Phoenix Tears

Corrie Yelland's Story Beating Anal and Skin Cancer with Cannabis Oil (after two surgeries)

Illegally Alive by Jason Cole (2016) A man from Pennsylvania, USA who was diagnosed with anal cancer and uses cannabis oil.

A father who claimed cannabis cured his cancer dies a year later aged just 34. (2016) The story of David Hibbitt, from Stafford, England.

Marijuana Cannabis CBD Oil Does Not, and Did Not, Cure Cancer. (2017) YouTube Video. Claims "Hydrogen" helped.

The Risk of Using Alternative Medicine to Treat or "Cure" Cancer

Choosing Alternative Cancer Treatment Doubles Your Risk of Death. (2017) New Scientist.

A Special Message to Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments - Quackwatch

Steve Jobs "regretted trying to beat cancer with alternative medicine for so long" - Telegraph

Acupuncture

Acupuncture image source: medlineplus.gov

"Acupuncture is very likely to be acting as nothing more than a PLACEBO." - Trick or Treatment: Alternative Medicine on Trial (2008) by Singh and Ernst.

Some evidence has shown it can help reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy, but these studies are somewhat flawed.  https://medlineplus.gov/acupuncture.html

Homeopathy - Homeopathic medicine

Homeopathy image source: independent.co.uk

In scientific studies and meta-analyses, Homeopathy has been UNPROVEN to work.

"The evidence suggests that homeopathy acts as nothing more than a PLACEBO." - Trick or Treatment: Alternative Medicine on Trial (2008) by Singh and Ernst.

Other links:

Homeopathy remedies are nonsense and risk significant harm says 29 European scientific bodies. Independent, September 2017.

Federal Trade Commission to Begin Challenging Homeopathic Medicine on Efficacy. (2016) Snopes.com

Georgian College in Barrie Ontario Canada Cancels Homeopathy Diploma Program. (2017). The National Post

Mistletoe Extract - Iscador - Iscar - Viscum album - Helixor

Mistletoe image source: Wikimedia.org

Mistletoe extract is UNPROVEN to cure cancer. It is known to help improve quality of life in cancer patients. It is used in Europe. It is not legal to sell in the USA. Phase 1 Clinical Trials are underway in the USA.

Mistletoe Extracts (PDQ) - Patient Version - NIH

Clinical safety of combined therapy of immune checkpoint inhibitors and Viscum album L. therapy in patients with advanced metastatic cancer - NIH

Mistletoe Clinical Trial at The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (John Hopkins) in Baltimore.

What is Cancer?

Image source: bestonlinemd.com

The National Cancer Institute provides a great answer to the question, What is Cancer?

Types of Cancer A-Z

Image source: Pixabay.com

The National Cancer Institute has a listing of over 100 different Cancer Types.



Other links:

List of Cancer Types - Wikipedia

Relaxation - Breathing Exercises - Meditation - Mindfulness

Image source: theshillongtimes.com

Meditation is NOT PROVEN to treat cancer or any other disease. However, it may help to improve the quality of life for people with cancer. 

Meditation may be a useful complementary therapy for treating chronic pain and insomnia. Some cancer treatment centres offer meditation or relaxation therapy with standard medical care. Completed Guide to Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies, Second Edition; American Cancer Society

Meditation is one of the most commonly used mind-body approaches used by adults.

Search terms: transcendental meditation

Chiropractic or Osteopathic Manipulation

Image source: menshealth.com

Chiropractic treatment is UNPROVEN to cure cancer or any other life-threatening illness. However, chiropractic treatment is effective in treating lower back pain or other pain caused by muscle or bone problems. It can also promote relaxation and stress reduction.

CAUTION: In several people with cancer, paralysis of the legs and full-body paralysis developed after manipulation of the spine when cancer had spread to and weakened the bones. People with cancer and chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, and weakened bones should talk to their doctors before having any type of therapy that involves manipulation of joints and muscles. - Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies, Second Edition; American Cancer Society 

Chiropractic is one of the most commonly used mind-body approaches used by adults.


Other information - FYI (not endorsed or supported):

Chiropractic and Cancer - Video

Search terms: chiropractor, adjustments, spinal manipulation


SaveSave

Yoga

Image source: https://www.yogajournal.com/

Yoga is UNPROVEN to treat cancer or any other disease, however, it may enhance quality of life. There is some evidence that shows that yoga can lower stress, increase strength, and provide a good form of exercise.

Yoga is often offered in addition to standard medical cancer treatment.

According to the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH), Yoga is one of the top 10 complementary health approaches.

Yoga as a Complementary Health Approach - NIH

Black Salve - Escharotics

Image source: moleremovalat.com

Black Salve is an UNPROVEN cancer cure. It is UNSAFE in large doses and can corrode the skin. TOXIC if ingested.

Bloodroot - MSKCC

Skin Conditions at a Glance. NCCIH

Black Salve: Is this Controversial Cancer Treatment Safe? - Dr. Axe

“Bloodroot, sanguinaria canadesnis, is used as a dental antibacterial. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, CNS depression, hypotension. It is toxic if ingested; considered safe as an anti-plaque agent in oral rinses and toothpastes.” Nonprescription Drug Reference for Health Professionals, 1996.

Search terms - Zinc, Bloodroot

Dandelion Root Extract

Image source: ashandthorn.ca

Dandelion is UNPROVEN to cure cancer or any health condition. 

Dandelion - NCCIH

Clinical studies are ongoing.


Other links:

Dande-Lying - Snopes.com

Efficient Induction of Extrinsic Cell Death by Dandelion Root Extract in Human Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) Cells - Published paper, 2012

Can Dandelions Kill Cancer? - Global News, 2012

How a Canadian Doctor's Study on Dandelion Tea Became Fake News Fodder - Nov. 2017

Rife Machine - Electromagnetic Therapy - Zapper

Image source: PureZing.com

The Rife Machine or Rife Frequency Generator is UNPROVEN to cure cancer. 

"Some electronic devices are approved for medical use, such as the electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiogram (EKG), and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation units (TENS). Such devices are used to diagnose nervous system and heart problems and to treat pain by interfering with nerve conduction of pain impulses. However, many of the alternative devices promoted to cure diseases has not been scientifically proven to be effective." - American Cancer Society (Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies, 2009).

Rife Machine and Cancer - Cancer Research UK



Other interesting links:

The Bizarre Claims of Hulda Clark - Quackwatch.org

Breast Cancer Survivor - Nancy Henry Speaks at Annie Appleseed Conference (Video)

Search terms - Rifing, Hulda Clark, Zapper, Zapping machine, Electronic therapy, BioResonance Tumor Therapy, Cell Com System, Martin Keymer