Articles from 2025 and earlier

Latest topics covered on the site – Overview

Topics highlighted here are those I find particularly interesting for everyone.

December

• Proline (L-proline): An amino acid that strengthens the body’s connective tissue and collagen structures to create a physical barrier that can inhibit cancer cells’ ability to spread. (31.12.25)
• Bombs, fire extinguishers and timing: The logistics of metabolic treatment. Avoid medicines cancelling each other out. Timing and interactions for Kill, Starve and Repair. (26.12.25)
• Dr Rath’s Protocol: Vitamin C and amino acids are claimed to stop metastases. Theory of “encapsulating” cancer by strengthening collagen into a stable network with lysine, proline and EGCG. (23.12.25)
• Bill Henderson Protocol: The combination of protocols from two people, both nominated for the Nobel Prize, Budwig diet, beta-glucan and specific vitamins has made this “do-it-yourself” cure world-famous. (21.12.25)
• Coley’s Toxins: About Dr William Coley, who used bacteria and fever to fight cancer, and why the method is regaining interest today. (19.12.25)
• German New Medicine (GNM): A protocol based on Dr Hamer’s controversial theory, the 5 biological laws and the link between psychological shocks (DHS) and cancer. (18.12.25)
• The Gonzalez Protocol: An intensive treatment based on huge doses of proteolytic enzymes and detoxification. The theory of pancreatic cancer. (17.12.25)
• Torben Klein’s cancer story: About Gleason 4+4 and bone metastases. How exercise, Fenben and a sugar-free diet led to a clean PET scan in 2025. (16.12.25)
• Dr Stanislaw Burzynski Protocol: Works by starving cancer cells of glutamine and activating the p53 gene. Treatment with phenylbutyrate for prostate cancer and inoperable brain cancer. (16.12.25)
• Essential thrombocythaemia (ET). A chronic bone marrow disease with too many platelets. About symptoms, life expectancy, mutation and treatment. (14.12.25)
• Papaya leaf extract: An immunomodulating natural remedy, especially known for increasing platelet counts during chemotherapy and showing direct cell-inhibiting effects against cancer cells. (14.12.25)
• Dr Burt Berkson Protocol: Combines intravenous alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and low-dose naltrexone (LDN). Gentle treatment for liver and pancreatic cancer. Triple Antioxidant Therapy (13.12.25)
• Plaquenil: Believed to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells, likely by modulating the immune system and reducing inflammation. (Split from the article on ivermectin and revised 12.12.25)
• Ivermectin: Potent in metabolic cancer treatment. Blocking the WNT signalling pathway, killing cancer stem cells and reversing chemo resistance. (Split from Plaquenil and created 12.12.25)
• The Support Association: I need your help to ensure that the information site Jeg har Kræft can continue to be run as a non-profit site—also in the future. (12.12.25)
• Alcohol and cancer: Overview of alcohol’s effect on the body versus the value of quality of life. Mechanisms, myths and the balance—risk vs enjoyment. (10.12.25)
• Rick Simpson Oil Protocol (RSO): Taking 60 grams of strong THC oil over 90 days against cancer. Activation of the endocannabinoid system. Warning – this protocol is not legal. (08.12.25)
• The FLCCC protocol: Dr Paul Marik combines medicines such as ivermectin, Plaquenil, metformin and mebendazole with supplements to starve cancer. (07.12.25)
• Valter Longo’s Protocol: Research shows that periodic fasting can stress cancer and protect healthy cells from chemotherapy side effects. Get an overview of the FMD protocol. (06.12.25)
• William Li’s Protocol: “Eat to Beat Disease”, which strengthens the body’s five defences and slows blood supply to cancer cells. See the food lists here. (06.12.25)
• Thomas Seyfried’s Protocol: With Press-Pulse, cancer is treated as a metabolic disease by removing sugar and glutamine. Believed to be particularly suitable for brain tumours. The science behind it. (05.12.25)
• Dr Nasha Winters’ Protocol: Nasha survived terminal cancer by treating the body’s “terrain”. About her metabolic protocol and the 10 terrains she works with. (04.12.25)
• Joe Tippens Protocol: Survived terminal cancer with the help of fenbendazole (dewormer for animals). The protocol’s four pillars, dosing and the science behind it. (04.12.25)
• The Riordan Protocol: Uses high-dose intravenous vitamin C to selectively kill cancer cells. About the science, dosing and the difference between pills and IV. (03.12.25)
• Protocols for cancer: Get an overview of metabolic, medical and diet-based systems such as Gerson, Sakharoff, COC, Budwig, etc. (03.12.25)
• Misha Sakharoff’s protocol: Combines therapeutic ketosis and Buteyko breathing to optimise the body’s metabolism against cancer. Read about the principles. (03.12.25)
• Pete Sulack’s protocol: A holistic approach to cancer that combines a ketogenic diet, fasting and elimination of physical and emotional stress. (01.12.25)

November

• Envy and jealousy: Why is it me who has been affected? Envy towards healthy people is completely normal. How to handle difficult, taboo feelings without shame. (30.11.25)
• Renal pelvis and ureter cancer: Review of symptoms such as blood in the urine, causes and the difference from common kidney cancer. Read about surgery and prognosis. (30.11.25)
• Medication logistics: How do you manage 30 pills a day? Guide to timing, absorption and systematics when using metabolic blocking. (30.11.25)
• Metabolism, coagulation: Blood tests such as TSH, INR and D-dimer, uric acid, etc. are important indicators of metabolic function, blood sugar and coagulation, which are often affected by cancer treatment. (27.1125)
• Microbiological tests: Identify bacteria, viruses and fungi in the body. They are vital for people with cancer and weakened immune systems to quickly identify infections. (27.11.25)
• Electrolytes blood test: Chemotherapy and metastases can acutely change the blood’s salt balance. Overview of sodium, potassium and calcium, and the symptoms of dangerous imbalances. (27.11.25)
• Myeloma – Metabolic blocking: With an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block pathways in bone marrow cancer. Substantially revised on. 26.11.25)
• Adrenocortical cancer – Metabolic blocking: Includes an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (Substantially revised 26.11.25)
• Kidney cancer (RCC) – Metabolic blocking: Strategy for kidney cancer with an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (Substantially revised 26.11.25)
• Bladder cancer and UTUC (renal pelvis/ureter) – Metabolic blocking: With a chart of products that can block the cancer’s pathways. (Substantially revised 26.11.25)
• Histology: The microscopic examination of tissue samples that determines whether there is cancer, which type and how aggressive it is. The analysis confirms the final diagnosis. (26.11.25)
• Eva Straus’ poem: From People with cancer have the floor. About living with chronic cancer. About being told you will die with the disease and not from it, and about reacting with grief. (26.11.25)
• Dry mouth: Dry mouth, pain and sores in the mouth after chemo or radiotherapy. What you can do to minimise these problems. (Revised 26.11.25)
• Gifts and care: Do you need gift ideas to bring joy to someone with cancer? Get inspiration for personal gifts, experiences and advent calendars by budget and recipient here. (25.11.25)
• Brain cancer – other types – Metabolic blocking: With a graded chart overview of blocking pathways with repurposed medicines and supplements. (24.11.25)
• Glioblastoma – Metabolic blocking: With an overview of blocking pathways with repurposed medicines and supplements that can cut off nutrient routes. (Substantially revised 24.11.25)
• Gallbladder and bile duct cancer – Metabolic blocking: With a graded overview of medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (23.11.25)
• Eye cancer – Metabolic blocking: Charts with repurposed drugs and supplements for uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma and liver metastases. Read about blocking pathways. (22.11.25)
• Salivary gland and nasal cancer – Metabolic blocking: See strategies for adenoid cystic, EBV types and metastases. About blocking signalling pathways. See graded pathway charts. (22.11.25)
• Throat and oral cavity cancer – Metabolic blocking: See charts for HPV-positive, HPV-negative, laryngeal and lip cancer. Read about blocking pathways. (Substantially revised 22.11.25)
• Vulvar and vaginal cancer – Metabolic blocking: Strategies to block pathways in HPV types, lichen-related cancer and melanoma. Graded chart. (21.11.25)
• Cervical cancer – Metabolic blocking: Strategies for squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and HPV control. Blocking the cancer’s signalling and energy pathways. (21.11.25)
• Ovarian cancer – Metabolic blocking: See strategies for high-grade, clear cell, mucinous and other types. Read about blocking signalling pathways. Includes a chart with graded effect. (21.11.25)
• Uterine cancer – Metabolic blocking: Strategy for uterine cancer with pathway blocking in endometrioid, serous, sarcoma and metastases. Graded chart of products. (Substantially revised 21.11.25)
• Stomach cancer – Metabolic blocking: Includes a chart with a graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (21.11.25)
• Bowel cancer – Metabolic blocking: Targeted strategies for KRAS, BRAF, MSI-High and other subtypes. Read about blocking the cancer’s signalling pathways. (21.11.25)
• Blood cancer – Metabolic blocking: Overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. Now with graded effect. (Substantially revised 20.11.25)
• Near-death experience: Near-death experience (NDE) may be a form of travel narrative that might indicate we remain alive and conscious after death. (Substantially revised 20.11.25)
• Bone cancer – Metabolic blocking: Overview of a strategy with repurposed medicines and supplements that can metabolically block the cancer’s pathways. (Substantially revised 19.11.25)
• Skin cancer – Metabolic blocking: Overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. Now with graded effect. (Substantially revised 19.11.25)
• Pancreatic cancer – Metabolic blocking: Includes an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (Substantially revised 19.11.25)
• FLCCC’s ranking of repurposed drugs: In-depth review of metabolic oncology. Overview of repurposed drugs and complementary strategies in cancer treatment. (18.11.25)
• Melatonin: Although melatonin is primarily known for regulating sleep patterns, at high doses it has been shown to have a range of anti-cancer effects. (Substantially revised 16.11.25)
• Importing medicines from abroad: Rules for importing medicines, including legal options from the EU/EEA, illegal methods from third countries, and the serious consequences of violations. (15.11.25)
• Prostate cancer – Metabolic blocking: Overview in chart form of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s nutrient routes. (Substantially revised 15.11.25)
• Rectal cancer – Metabolic blocking: Chart with a graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (15.11.25)
• Anal cancer – Metabolic blocking: Chart with a graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (15.11.25)
• Oesophageal cancer – Metabolic blocking: With a graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (13.11.25)
• Pleural cancer – Metabolic blocking: Blocking pleural cancer pathways with a metabolic strategy. Graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can be used for this. (13.11.25)
• Lung cancer – Metabolic blocking: Now with a graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (Revised 12.11.25)
• Lymphoma – Metabolic blocking: Includes a graded overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (Revised 11.11.25)
• S. A.’s cancer story: A cancer patient criticises a one-year course in Denmark marked by misdiagnosis and lack of treatment, and now experiences receiving active treatment and care in Turkey. d. 10.11.25
• Cytological examination: Cytology analyses cells collected by scraping, brushing or suction from a suspicious area. The method is used to assess whether there is inflammation or signs of cancer. (10.11.25)
• Breast cancer – Metabolic blocking: The chart for blocking the cancer’s signalling and energy pathways now includes grading, so you can see which agents are most important according to current research. (Revised 09.11.2025)
• Thymus extract: A biological supplement from the thymus gland containing immunomodulating peptides. May strengthen T-cell defence. (05.11.25)
• Metaplastic cancer – Metabolic strategy: Here you will find an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (04.11.25)
• BRAF mutation – Metabolic strategy: Includes an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block the cancer’s pathways. (04.11.25)
• Natural sweeteners: Many replace white sugar with “natural” syrups. Learn which are genuinely better (such as stevia and yacon) and which are misleading and strain blood sugar. (03.11.25)
• AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound): A patented extract from shiitake mushroom mycelium that strengthens the immune system. Effect on chemotherapy side effects and on HPV infections. (02.11.25)

October

• Hemp seeds: Provide anti-inflammatory support (GLA) and high protein content (edestin), which can support the body during and after cancer treatment. Does not have a euphoric effect like cannabis. (31.10.25)
• Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma): The most common type of kidney cancer in young children. The disease most often presents as a lump in the abdomen. Newer treatment ensures a good prognosis. (30.10.25)
• Grape seed extract: Studies have shown the ability to trigger cancer cells’ self-destruction (apoptosis), inhibit the formation of blood vessels to tumours and protect healthy cells from oxidative stress. (29.10.25)
• IP6 – Inositol hexaphosphate (phytic acid): A natural substance with potential to inhibit cancer growth, strengthen the immune system and increase the effect of chemotherapy. (28.10.25)
• Chordoma: A rare bone cancer at the base of the skull or in the spine. About causes, symptoms, diagnosis and specialised treatment (proton therapy). (28.10.25)
• Oligodendroglioma: A slow-growing brain tumour that often causes seizures. The tumour has specific genetic advantages that make it particularly responsive to chemotherapy. (27.10.25)
• Subungual melanoma: A rare form of melanoma that arises under a nail. About early signs, assessment and treatment options. (27.10.25)
• Astrocytoma: A brain tumour in astrocytes. Read about WHO grades (I–IV), symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options such as surgery and chemotherapy. (26.10.25)
• Gliomas: A collective term for brain tumours in supporting tissue. Treatment (surgery, radiation) and prognosis depend on WHO grade 1–4 and IDH markers. (25.10.25)
• Ependymoma: A tumour that arises in the brain or spinal cord. Treatment is primarily surgery, often followed by radiotherapy. (25.10.25)
• ERCP: An endoscopic examination during which a drain (stent) can be inserted to relieve jaundice caused by cancer. The procedure carries a risk of pancreatitis. (24.10.25)
• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): Used to find cancer cells in the cerebrospinal fluid or to administer chemotherapy (intrathecal). About the procedure and risks. (24.10.25)
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN): A hereditary syndrome that carries a high risk of tumours in hormone-producing glands. It requires specialised, lifelong screening and follow-up. (23.10.25)
• Krill oil: A unique source of omega-3 (phospholipids) and the antioxidant astaxanthin, being studied for potential relevance in cancer. The oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties. (22.10.25)
• Parathyroid cancer: A very rare cancer of the parathyroid glands. Read about symptoms from elevated calcium levels (hypercalcaemia) and the primary treatment, which is surgery. (21.10.25)
• Spirulina: An algae rich in phycocyanin that shows potential in cancer. Research points to strong immune-boosting and antioxidant effects. (21.10.25)
• Neuropsychological test: Used to assess cognitive functions such as memory and concentration, which are often affected by cancer treatment (“chemo brain”). (20.10.25)
• EEG (electroencephalography): Measures the brain’s electrical activity to find the cause of, for example, seizures. How EEG is performed and what it is used for. (20.10.25)
• Lung function test: Many experience shortness of breath or coughing. A lung function test (spirometry) measures lung capacity and airflow. Read how the test is performed, what it shows and what it may feel like. (20.10.25)
• Bile duct cancer: A rare cancer that is often detected late. Typical signs are jaundice, dark urine and intense itching of the skin due to blockage of the bile ducts. (19.10.25)
• Penile cancer: Including the most common symptoms such as sores or lumps, the HPV link, diagnosis, treatment options from cream to surgery, and late effects. (19.10.25)
• Julia Nightingale: In 2020, Julia was terminal with stage 4B cancer. Today, five years later, she is still in remission. Her account of hope and survival. (18.10.25)
• Ear cancer: A rare cancer with two primary types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. (18.10.25)
• Colorectal cancer: One of the most common cancers. Read about causes, typical symptoms and modern treatment options that have improved survival. (18.10.25)
• Rectal cancer: A common cancer type that often involves surgery. Read about symptoms such as blood in the stool, diagnosis, treatment, stoma and late effects. Know the prognosis. (17.10.25)
• COVID-19 vaccine and cancer risk: A large South Korean study found a statistical association between COVID-19 vaccination and an increased risk of six cancer types one year after the shot. (16.10.25)
• Anal cancer: What it is. Typical symptoms such as bleeding and pain that can be mistaken for haemorrhoids. Causes such as HPV, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and prognosis and statistics. (16.10.25)
• Activated charcoal: May, among other things, relieve side effects such as diarrhoea from chemotherapy, support the body’s natural detoxification processes and improve quality of life during a cancer course. (15.10.25)
• Antioxidants – pros and cons: What is the situation with antioxidants during a cancer course? What do arguments and studies say? Divided by stage and treatment approach. Chart overview. (14.10.25)
• MSM (organic sulphur) and cancer: What is the potential as a supplement? Read about its anti-inflammatory effect, antioxidant properties and safety profile. (12.10.25)
• Neurological examination: Used to assess the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Purpose in cancer, what it includes and how the results are used in assessment. (12.10.25)
• Vaccination – pros and cons: An annual recurring dilemma for many, both during and after cancer treatment. Article on navigating between fear of relapse and fear of interfering with the body’s natural response. (11.10.25)
• Genetic tests: Read about genetic tests in cancer. Specific mutations such as ALK, BRAF, BRCA, EGFR, KRAS and TP53, and how they are tested. (09.10.25)
• Tumour markers in cancer: What is a tumour marker, which special tests are used and what can they really tell you? See charts and read about function, limitations and pitfalls. (08.10.25)
• Eva Lilli – Writing and drawings: Critical reflection on breast cancer treatment, overtreatment and the late effects many women live with. See the poetic drawings. (07.10.25)
• Quality of life and shared responsibility: An analysis of people with cancer’s experiences with the healthcare system. Wishes for shared responsibility, better information and treatment with a focus on quality of life. (07.10.25)
• Questionnaire survey: Conducted online. Reveals Danish cancer patients’ experiences with treatment, desire for shared responsibility and dialogue about complementary methods. (07.10.25)
• Elle Macpherson’s choice: The supermodel declined chemotherapy after a breast cancer diagnosis and followed a holistic approach. The story highlights the complex choice between conventional medicine and personal conviction. (06.10.25)
• Art therapy: A safe space where, through colours and shapes, you can express and process feelings that are hard to put into words during a cancer course. (06.10.25)
• Magnetic hyperthermia: A new experimental treatment in which nanoparticles heat up and destroy cancer cells from within. About the potential, the risks and the status of this future technology. (06.10.25)
• Bach flower remedies: An alternative treatment approach aimed at restoring emotional balance using 38 different flower essences. (06.10.25)
• Neutropenia (low immune system): Review of food safety during and after chemotherapy. Which foods you should avoid, and how to minimise risk. (06.10.25)
• Macronutrients and cancer: Use protein, fat and carbohydrates strategically against cancer. Combat muscle loss (sarcopenia) and reduce inflammation with diet. (06.10.25)
• Maltodextrin and cancer: What is it, and why is it found in nutritional drinks for people with cancer? The dilemma between the need for calories and the wish to avoid sugar. (06.10.25)
• Death doula: Can offer calm, presence and practical support in a difficult time. Read about how this role helps both the dying and their relatives. (05.10.25)
• Sugar and cancer: Cancer cells depend on sugar. Understand how insulin, IGF-1 and inflammation drive cancer, and why cutting out sugar can be a crucial strategy. (Substantially revised 04.10.25)
• Micronutrients and cancer: What about key micronutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin C, selenium and zinc, and their role for the immune system during a cancer course? (03.10.25)
• Soy and cancer: Is soy harmful or beneficial in hormone-sensitive cancer? Get an overview of research on soy isoflavones, fermentation and the role in cancer. (02.10.25)
• Gluten and cancer: About coeliac disease, inflammation and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity—and especially whether you should avoid gluten with cancer. Clarify whether a gluten-free diet is relevant for you. (01.10.25)

September

• Dairy products and cancer: Are milk and cheese a risk or a benefit in cancer? This page sheds light on the significance of IGF-1, saturated fat, calcium and alternative perspectives on the topic. (30.09.25)
• The Low FODMAP diet: Can be used as a tool for cancer patients to manage side effects such as diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain from chemo and radiotherapy. (29.09.25)
• Medicine residues in the environment: Improper disposal of medicines pollutes our aquatic environment. Know the risk of antibiotic resistance and how best to protect nature and yourself. (28.09.25)
• Kitchen equipment, food storage and packaging: Your kitchen equipment and food storage can release harmful chemicals. Review of where you can advantageously choose safe materials such as glass and steel and avoid PFAS, BPA and phthalates in your food. (27.09.25)
• Emil’s creams (9–13 years): A story about the feelings that especially older siblings of a child with cancer struggle with. It offers language that can help process guilt, jealousy and the feeling of being invisible. (27.09.25)
• Cleaning and detergents: These can release harmful chemicals. Help to avoid perfume, allergens and endocrine-disrupting substances for a healthier and safer indoor climate. (25.09.25)
• Luna’s heart horses (6–9 years): Luna is a lively 9-year-old girl who loves horses. But one day she is so tired she cannot face grooming the horse. About Luna’s cancer course, including chemotherapy, and about finding her strength again. (25.09.25)
• Milo’s thistle thieves: Milo is a lively 9-year-old boy who loves football. But one day his legs feel tired and he has to give up playing. A story about Milo’s cancer course, including chemotherapy. (23.09.25)
• Personal care and cosmetic products: May contain chemicals suspected of being endocrine-disrupting. What should you check, and what should you choose? (22.09.25)
• The MIND diet: A dietary plan for brain health. Read about its anti-inflammatory principles and foods that are also relevant as a strategy in cancer. (21/09/25)
• Jane McLelland’s strategy: Overview of Jane McLelland’s metabolic strategy. The principles behind diet, off-label medicines, and supplements to block cancer’s nutrient pathways. (20/09/25)
• My mum has cancer: A conversation book for children. It explains treatment, acknowledges the child’s feelings and thoughts, and puts words to what is difficult. (Ages 7–12). (20/09/25)
• Diet that starves cancer: An approach to diet from the perspective that cancer is a metabolic disease. About strategies such as the ketogenic diet and fasting, aimed at starving cancer cells by removing their fuel. (Completely rewritten page, 19/09/25)
• The Wahls Protocol: A diet and lifestyle plan presented here as a holistic strategy, primarily developed for people with multiple sclerosis. An approach that, through diet, exercise, and stress management, aims to strengthen the body’s health. (19/09/25)
• Find your dietary path: Adjust your dietary strategy. Listen to your body’s signals. From a fixed diet to a personal and dynamic tool for better health. Use the templates. (18/09/25)
• Strengthen the immune system and cellular cleansing: Four different dietary strategies to achieve the same goal—strengthening the immune system and the cells. (17/09/25)
• Strengthen brain function—fight chemo brain: Dietary strategies that give the brain new fuel, or the MIND diet with antioxidants. See methods to strengthen brain function and combat neuroinflammation. (16/09/25)
• Cancer stories for children: When a loved one—whether a parent, grandparent, or sibling—has cancer, the youngest need to understand fatigue, hair loss, surgery, etc. Metaphors are used here to open up that conversation. (09–15/09/25)
  1. Noah and Dad’s silly mouse (3–5 years)
  2. Fie and Mum’s messy shop (3–7 years)
  3. Mum’s gross cabbage worm (3–6 years)
  4. Ida’s evil worm (3–7 years)
  5. Grandad’s silly gadget (3–6 years)
  6. Grandma’s munching ants (3–6 years)
  7. The magical beetle (4–8 years)
  8. Tue’s secret mission (4–8 years)
• Optimise digestion and gut microbiome: Choose between four different strategies. Should you add fibre to build up, remove it to give the gut a rest, or use one of the other strategies? (12/09/25)
• Fie and Mum’s messy shop: A story about the girl Fie, whose mum gets cancer. About hair loss and how the doctor gets rid of the messy shop. For children aged 3–6. (11/09/25)
• Noah and Dad’s nasty mouse: A story about the boy Noah, whose dad gets cancer. And about the mouse in his tummy—about hair loss and fatigue—and how it goes away. For children aged 3–5. (10/09/25)
• Tue’s secret mission: A story about the boy Tue, whose mum gets cancer. And about how they get through a time of hair loss and fatigue—told for children aged 4–8. (10/09/25)
• The magic beetle: A story about the girl Katrine, whose dad gets cancer. And about how they get through hair loss, fatigue, and sticking together—told for children aged 4–8. (09/09/25)
• Relieve pain with diet: An anti-inflammatory diet and an elimination diet such as keto can both relieve chronic pain. Different strategies, shared goal. (08/09/25)
• The diet paradox: Does it puzzle you that one person recommends veganism and another carnivore? This explains how different dietary strategies can have the same biological goal. (07/09/25)
• Stabilise blood sugar: Stabilise your blood sugar, your appetite—and your weight. Read about two strategies: frequent, balanced meals vs. few, high-fat meals (keto/LCHF). (06/09/25)
• Diet as a tool: Are you confused by conflicting dietary advice? This describes an approach where diet is used as a tool to reach your goals, e.g., reducing inflammation or increasing energy. (05/09/25)
• Maintain muscle mass: Two opposing dietary strategies to avoid cancer cachexia. The anabolic (high protein intake) and the anti-catabolic (anti-inflammatory). (04/09/25)
• Liver cancer – block signalling pathways: A metabolic strategy for liver cancer, including an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block cancer pathways. (03/09/25)
• Increase energy and fight fatigue: Learn how very different dietary strategies, from a ketogenic diet to fasting, can increase your energy by optimising the body’s fuel and engine. (02/09/25)
• Reduce inflammation: Four very different dietary strategies to reduce inflammation can lead to the same result. Read why fibre, fatty acids, and even a plant-free diet can be effective. Topic 1 in a series on Diet as a tool. (01/09/25)

August

• Additives and sweeteners: Read about E-numbers, nitrite, aspartame, and MSG, and how you can reduce your exposure through conscious everyday choices. (29/08/25)
• Jan Block Jakobsen: Cancer survivor who has undergone leukaemia treatment. Lives an active life, and so does his father—who was given a death sentence 15 years ago. d. 30.08.25
• Butyrate / butyric acid: A fatty acid produced in the gut. It can “switch on” genes that slow cancer cell growth and strengthen the effect of other treatment. It is also anti-inflammatory. (29/08/25)
• Clothing and textiles: May contain harmful chemicals. Read about PFAS, phthalates, and flame retardants, and how to recognise and avoid them. (27/08/25)
• Multiple myeloma / bone marrow cancer – block signalling pathways: Metabolic strategy for bone marrow cancer (multiple myeloma) with an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block pathways. (26/08/25)
• Light and noise pollution: The strain that constant exposure to artificial light and noise in our surroundings can place on our health. (25/08/25)
• EMF and ionising radiation: An overview of everyday sources of EMF and ionising radiation. Find practical advice and methods to reduce your overall exposure. (24/08/25)
• Mould in the home: Can release harmful substances and pose a risk, especially with compromised health. Know the signs and get simple, effective advice to prevent and combat mould growth. (23/08/25)
• Pesticides: Food and drinking water are often exposed to pesticides. Read how simple habits can reduce your overall exposure. (22/08/25)
• Fear of recurrence: After cancer treatment, there is often a persistent fear that the disease will return. This explains why the fear arises and provides a range of practical tools to manage it. (22/08/25)
• DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide): A sulphur compound used in complementary treatment to enhance the effect of chemotherapy, facilitate drug transport, and relieve pain. (21/08/25)
• Placebo and nocebo effects: The power of expectation can both heal and harm. About the scientific mechanisms behind placebo and nocebo effects, and how you can use this knowledge actively in your recovery process. (20/08/2025)
• Chemicals in meat: Carcinogenic substances such as HCA and PAH form in meat at high heat. Learn to minimise the risk from fried, grilled, and processed meat. (19/08/25)
• Air pollution: Classified by the WHO as carcinogenic. Read about the harmful substances. Learn how to reduce your exposure and improve your indoor air quality. (19/08/25)
• Local treatment – global effect: A new form of immunotherapy where one tumour is treated locally, “training” immune cells to fight cancer cells throughout the body. (18/08/25)
• Heavy metals: Lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic accumulate in the body and are linked to increased cancer risk. Get practical advice to reduce your exposure. (18/08/25)
• Microplastics: Studies show that microplastics enter our organs, including the brain. An overview of health risks and how you can easily protect yourself from the invisible particles. (17/08/25)
• Endocrine disruptors: Many everyday chemicals are suspected of disrupting the body’s hormones. Get an overview of the most important substances and practical advice on how to avoid them. (16/08/25)
• Vitamin E: A family of antioxidants, where tocotrienols and gamma-tocopherol in particular show potential in cancer treatment. The vitamin can be overdosed. (14/08/25)
• Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): As complementary treatment for cancer. What does it mean, and what does it involve—e.g., herbal medicine, acupuncture, Qigong, etc. (13/08/25)
• Bone scintigraphy: An examination that can reveal whether cancer has spread to the bones. How it is performed and what can be concluded. (12/08/25)
• Words for reflection: In a time when words can feel inadequate, a collection of quotes, stories, and thoughts is gathered here to offer a moment of calm and perhaps a new perspective. (10/08/25)
• Fertility: What does a cancer diagnosis mean for your ability to have children in the future? What are your options for preserving fertility—and what is required? (10/08/25)
• Oral vitamin C: Review of the difference between the effects of vitamin C taken orally versus intravenously. Pros and cons. What does the research say? (Substantially revised 09/08/25)
• Detox: Now with the TCM organ clock (Traditional Chinese Medicine) described. The organ clock is a tool for understanding the body’s rhythms and signals. (Revised, 09/08/25)
• Logbook: Regain control in a difficult time. With a logbook, you can systematically track symptoms and progress, giving you a stronger tool for both medical appointments and everyday life. (07/08/25)
• Pets: The companionship of a dog, cat, or other animal you are drawn to can offer a unique form of comfort and mental support during a cancer journey. (05/08/25)
• Dental and jaw damage with Letrozole: The Letrozole page has been significantly expanded with a section that can serve as documentation that the risk of osteoporosis as a result of Letrozole treatment is a fact. (05/08/25)
• Radiation injuries and late effects: After radiotherapy, there is a risk of injuries and late effects. The most common are mentioned here, and what you can do to relieve them—effects the system often fails to address sufficiently. (04/08/25)
• AI and cancer: New Danish research uses artificial intelligence to guide the immune system. A groundbreaking technology that offers hope in the fight against cancer—though certain challenges must first be overcome. (02/08/25)

July

• Anonymous on cannabis: A Danish cancer patient used cannabis during chemotherapy for multiple myeloma. Experienced fewer side effects and a marked drop in M-protein. (31/07/25)
• Vaginal cancer: About vaginal cancer, a rare gynaecological cancer. Get information on symptoms such as bleeding, causes (HPV), common treatments, and prognosis. (29/07/25)
• Simon’s mum: About the importance of a strong network when your child is affected by cancer—and the incredible backing and support the family received. (Also listed under Children and Young People with Cancer) (27/07/25)
• Pernille Smed: A young woman’s moving story about fighting bone cancer at 13, and 22 years later breast cancer. Describes deep physical and psychological scars, but also an exceptional will to live and find hope. (27/07/25)
• Children and young people with cancer: Which special circumstances and challenges arise. A large part of the psychological and physical aspects are reviewed here. (Significantly updated 26/07/25)
• Methylene blue: A dye now being investigated as a cancer treatment due to its ability to disrupt cancer cells’ energy production and act in photodynamic therapy. (25/07/25)
• 5 Rhythms: A meditative and therapeutic dance form that uses five universal movement rhythms to promote body awareness and emotional release. For everyone—no experience required. (24/07/25)
• Emotions (general): The entire section on emotions has been completely rewritten. The aim has been to make the pages far more useful, so that from a given emotion you can find concrete suggestions for working through it. (23/07/25)
  • Shock, unreality and disbelief
  • Fear and anxiety
  • Anger and frustration
  • Grief, sadness and emptiness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Loneliness and isolation
  • Powerlessness, hopelessness and apathy
  • Hope and optimism
  • Fighting spirit and joy of life
  • Gratitude and love
  • Post-traumatic growth (PTG)
• For relatives: Here, as a relative of someone with cancer, you will find useful knowledge—both to support your loved one and to get through the course as well as possible yourself. (22/07/25)
• The final period: Overview of topics that can help you make the most of the days. Guide to the most important pages right now. (21/07/25)
• Living with incurable cancer: Guide to finding the most important information at this stage. Suggestions for measures to make things as good as possible. (20/07/25)
• PIPAC: A minimally invasive palliative treatment where chemotherapy as an aerosol is delivered directly into the abdominal cavity. The method is used to control the disease locally. (19/07/25)
• Relapse / recurrence: With cancer recurrence, there is a lot of information that is useful to know. Here is an overview and a guide to how best to navigate the site. (19/07/25)
• After treatment ends: Help to manage side effects, strengthen the body, and maintain quality of life after your cancer treatment. Find knowledge about diet, exercise, and mental support, rehabilitation stays, etc. (18/07/25)
• Social relationships: A crucial resource in your cancer journey, providing emotional and practical support. A strong network can improve quality of life, reduce stress, and increase longevity. (Significantly revised, 17/07/25)
• Adrenocortical cancer: Metabolic strategy for adrenocortical cancer includes an overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block cancer signalling pathways. (17/07/25)
• In active treatment: Guide to managing side effects, strengthening the body, and maintaining quality of life during your cancer treatment. Find knowledge about diet, exercise, mental support, etc. (17/07/25)
• Newly diagnosed: What is important to know when you have been newly diagnosed with cancer. About diagnosis, treatments, emotions, other measures, etc. Guide to the site. (16/07/25)
• Suspected cancer or under investigation: What is important to know when you suspect you have cancer or are being investigated for cancer. About diagnosis, treatments, emotions, etc. Guide to the site. (15/07/25)
• Tube feeding (nasogastric tube or PEG tube): Ensures adequate nutrition when cancer or treatment makes it difficult to eat. A crucial supportive treatment to maintain strength. (13/07/25)
• Søs and Leif – using a PEG tube: Søs shares experiences with her husband Leif’s feeding tube (PEG). When it became relevant and how they made everyday life work. (13/07/25)
• Post-traumatic growth (PTG): Positive psychological change after a trauma such as cancer. The possibility of finding new strength and meaning in life, including examples of favourable development in well-known people after trauma. (12/07/23)
• Boron: A trace mineral that shows potential to inhibit cancer cell growth and induce cell death. It also supports the body’s hormonal balance and reduces inflammation. (11/07/25)
• Iodine: A trace element essential for metabolism, also showing anti-cancer and immune-supporting properties. Iodine can improve the effect of chemotherapy and reduce side effects, specifically in hormone-sensitive cancer types. (10/07/25)
• Vitamin A: Can influence cancer growth and strengthen the immune system. Precursors (carotenoids) from plants act as antioxidants, while high-dose vitamin A can have opposite effects. Risk of overdose. (07/07/25)
• Medical records for abroad: How do you send your medical records abroad for a second opinion? What is needed? Which formats should they be sent in? And how do you obtain them? (08/07/25)
• Karsten Lund’s cancer story: About the struggle with severe late effects after radiation, help from deep oscillation therapy, and the frustration of being rejected by a rigid municipal system. (08/07/25)
• Deep Oscillation: A gentle, deep-acting treatment that uses vibrations to relieve late effects such as lymphoedema, scar tissue, and pain after cancer treatment. (07/07/25)
• Schisandra: An herb whose bioactive compounds can inhibit cancer cell growth, protect healthy cells during treatment, and increase general resilience to stress. (06/07/25)
• Saffron: A spice whose active compounds have shown the ability to slow cancer cell growth, induce cell death, and enhance conventional treatment. Protects healthy cells and improves mental well-being. (05/07/25)
• Cancer patients speak – Anika Egedal’s cancer story (THC/CBD): Anika successfully uses cannabis (THC/CBD) to counter side effects from chemo, following an unofficial recommendation from the ward nurse. (03/07/25)
• Niclosamide: An antiparasitic and repurposed drug that is highly effective against cancer because it blocks cellular energy, growth, and stem cells. In practice, however, it is not, as the body can hardly absorb the substance. Work is underway to solve this. (02/07/25)
• Cancer stories from survivors: Categorised by cancer type and featuring uplifting journeys where the person with cancer has done better than expected or very well—often against all odds—and is therefore a cancer survivor. Such stories meant a great deal to me myself immediately after my diagnosis. (01/07/25).

June

• Lymphoma – block signalling pathways: Table overview of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block cancer pathways. It is structured to provide a relatively quick overview of which agents may have beneficial effects specifically. (30/06/25)
• Plan B: When access to repurposed drugs as supplementary cancer treatment is not possible. Mechanisms of action for medicines such as metformin, statins, and mebendazole vs. supplements such as berberine, curcumin, etc., and an assessment of relevance. (29/06/25)
• Guarana: An energising plant from the Amazon whose seeds have been shown in studies to inhibit cancer cell growth and counter fatigue—among other reasons due to a high caffeine content. (28/06/25)
• Glucomannan: A prebiotic fibre from the konjac root that is converted in the gut into nourishment for healthy intestinal cells and can inhibit cancer cells. It can strengthen the gut barrier, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system. (27/06/25)
• DHEA: A naturally occurring prohormone (hormone precursor) that can strengthen the body’s resilience, counter the catabolic effects of stress hormones, and support the immune system. (26/06/25)
• Lysine: An essential amino acid that strengthens connective tissue and counteracts the spread of cancer (by blocking key enzymes), supports the immune system, and the body’s overall resilience. (25/06/25)
• Lycopene: A powerful phytonutrient from, among other things, tomatoes, with strong antioxidant properties. Protects cells from damage and can slow the development of cancer, especially in the prostate. (24/06/25)
• Thymoquinone: An active compound in black cumin seeds with anti-cancer properties. Triggers cell death in cancer cells and blocks signalling pathways for tumour growth and spread. (23/06/25)
• St John’s wort: A medicinal plant that attacks cancer cells through several mechanisms, including light-activated cell killing and blocking growth signals. The plant also supports mental balance through effects on the nervous system. (22/06/25)
• Chanca Piedra: A traditional medicinal plant known for supporting the kidneys and liver. Investigated in a cancer context for its ability to target cancer cells from multiple angles, including promoting cell death and inhibiting spread. (21/06/25)
• Pleural mesothelioma: A rare cancer of the pleura that is almost always caused by previous asbestos exposure. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prognosis. (19/06/25)
• Soft tissue sarcoma: A rare cancer that arises in the body’s connective tissue, muscles, or fat, most often as a growing, painless lump. (18/06/25)
• Statins reduce the risk of recurrence in breast cancer: Meta-analysis (approx. 700,000 women) confirms that statin use is associated with a markedly lower risk of recurrence and death in breast cancer. However, the type of statin matters. (17/06/25)
• Joint pain and stiffness: Common side effects of cancer treatment, especially hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Here are suggestions on how symptoms can be minimised so that quality of life is maintained. (17/06/25)
• DIM (Diindolylmethane): A bioactive compound from the cabbage family. Supports healthy hormone balance and inhibits cancer cell growth. Potential as a supplementary treatment for hormone-sensitive cancers. (16/06/25)
• Cancer’s energy pathways: As a basis for a complementary approach, with a metabolic strategy for using repurposed medicines and supplements to block cancer growth. The final part of a complete set of tables and overviews. All conclude with links to scientific articles supporting the effects. (15/06/25)
• Cancer’s signalling pathways: As a basis for a metabolic strategy for using repurposed medicines and supplements to block cancer growth. Also an overview of how each is best blocked with repurposed drugs and supplements. (15/06/25)
• Metabolic strategy: Contains overviews of repurposed medicines and supplements that can block cancer pathways. It is structured so that in overviews/tables you can access 8 of the most common cancer types and get a relatively quick overview of which agents may have beneficial effects specifically. Overview of the cancer types described for blocking signalling pathways for:
  • Blood cancer, leukaemia – block signalling pathways
  • Bladder cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Breast cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Pancreatic cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Gynaecological cancers – block signalling pathways
  • Head and neck cancer and eye cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Skin cancer and melanoma – block signalling pathways
  • Bone cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Lung cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Stomach and bowel cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Neurological cancer (glioblastoma) – block signalling pathways
  • Kidney and bladder cancer – block signalling pathways
  • Prostate cancer – block signalling pathways
    (10/06/25–15/06/25)
• Propolis: Produced by bees and contains bioactive compounds that show promising potential to target cancer cells and complement conventional treatment. (10/06/25)
• Dizziness and balance problems: A late effect after radiation to parts of the brain that control balance and coordination. What can be done to minimise this. (06/06/25)
• Wormwood: An herb with potential as a supplementary cancer treatment due to its artemisinin content. Research indicates that wormwood can induce cell death in cancer cells, inhibit their growth, etc. (04/06/25)
• Black walnut: Contains bioactive compounds such as juglone and ellagitannins that in preclinical research have shown potential to inhibit cancer cell growth and promote their death. (03/06/25)
• Detox – cleansing: Strategies that support the body’s ability to neutralise and eliminate harmful substances. By promoting these processes, general health and well-being are achieved and maintained. (02/06/25)
• Chris Beat Cancer: A holistic approach to fighting cancer that focuses on the body’s self-healing ability, primarily through a radical change in diet, lifestyle, and spirituality. (01/06/25)

May

• It has to feel right: Help navigating the many dietary recommendations in cancer, with a focus on personal choices, mental health, and finding the right balance—the path that feels right. (31/05/25)
• Stress: There are two types of stress: short-term stress, which helps us in acute situations, and long-term stress, which can be damaging to the body. (Substantially revised, 30/05/25)
• Reflexology: An alternative treatment that works with the body’s reflex zones on the feet. Reflexology can, among other things, relieve side effects of conventional cancer treatment. (30/05/25)
• Music therapy: A path to inner calm and strength through sound. Music has therapeutic potential to support people with cancer and relieve symptoms. (29/05/25)
• Cancer patients speak – Susse’s uncle’s cancer journey: He became so well that, when he went for a check-up at Herlev three months later, he was healthy enough that they wanted to give him chemo. (28/05/25)
• Cough, hoarseness, and voice changes: What you can do to minimise these relatively common side effects of chemo or radiotherapy. (28/05/25)
• Nature and forest bathing: Nature has healing powers that can bring calm and recharging when you spend time outdoors. This is an essential part of holistic well-being. (27/05/25)
• Cancer patients speak – Mrs Hansen’s husband: In 2012, my husband was diagnosed with cancer at the base of the tongue. He was treated at Herlev Hospital. (a harsh story) (26/05/25)
• Blood clots: Cancer increases the risk of blood clots. Here is a review of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism. (26/05/25)
• Ablation therapy: Advanced local treatment that precisely destroys tumours with heat, cold, or electricity. Minimally invasive and often with rapid recovery. (25/05/25)
• Yoga: A practice for body and mind that promotes well-being and balance for everyone. Yoga can improve your flexibility, physical strength, and mental calm in everyday life. (24/05/25)
• Magnesium: An essential mineral that supports energy production, nerve and muscle function, and has the potential to relieve side effects of cancer treatment, as well as contribute to immune function and reduced inflammation. (22/05/25)
• Hildegard von Bingen: A pioneer in holistic healthcare whose deep understanding of natural medicine and close connection between body, mind, and spirit continues to inspire improved well-being. (20/05/25)
• Responsibility and loss of control: Have we handed over control of our health? Discussion of the paradox of extensive legal responsibility and a complete lack of health-related responsibility. (19/05/25)
• Sage: An herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may relieve certain side effects of cancer treatment and contribute to general well-being. (18/05/25)
• Book: The Cancer Cookbook: A very nice culinary guide with more than 75 recipes that are claimed to improve conditions even during aggressive treatments. (17/05/25)
• L-Glutamine: An amino acid believed to support the immune system and reduce certain discomforts during cancer treatment. Serves as energy for rapidly dividing cells. (16/05/25)
• Book: Love, Medicine and Miracles: Bernie S. Siegel, a surgeon and researcher, explains in an accessible way how you can help your own healing—or avoid illness altogether. (15/05/25)
• Metabolic principles in cancer treatment: About how cancer cells’ distinctive metabolic profile can be exploited therapeutically. Key mechanisms such as the Warburg effect and the potential of metabolically targeted treatments. (Long-winded!) (14/05/25)
• Amygdalin: A naturally occurring substance in fruit kernels (especially apricots) that has potential to support cancer treatment through selective effects on cancer cells. (13/05/25)
• Breast cancer in men: This cancer can also affect men and often presents as a lump under the nipple. Early diagnosis is important for a good prognosis, and treatment includes surgery, radiation, and medical therapies. (12/05/25)
• Book: The Best Advice: The book contains knowledge about how you can improve both prognosis and quality of life with alternative treatments that support the body. (11/05/25)
• Metastatic breast cancer: Here, the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Although it is not curable, treatment can control the disease and relieve symptoms, and many people live a long time with good quality of life. (09/05/25)
• Hormone-sensitive breast cancer: Accounts for a significant share—around 70–80%—of all diagnosed cases of breast cancer. Symptoms, treatment, statistics, and prognosis. (08/05/25)
• Cancer patients speak – Tattoos: Here are some fantastic, moving, and beautiful examples of tattoos after breast cancer surgery, shared by strong and courageous women. (07/05/25)
• Vacuum pump dressing (NPWT): Promotes wound healing after surgery through negative pressure, which drains fluid, stimulates tissue growth, and reduces the risk of infection. (06/05/25)
• Metastases: Description of what metastases are, concerns about recurrence, the various symptoms in the body, how metastases are diagnosed, and the available treatment options. (04/05/25)
• Chemotherapy: Information about treatment, effects, side effects, administration, and dispensing. The page has been significantly revised and updated. (02/05/25)
• Dendritic cell therapy: A form of immunotherapy that activates the body’s own immune system to fight cancer using specialised immune cells called dendritic cells. The treatment is not available in Denmark (but is in Germany). (02/05/25)
• Inflammatory breast cancer: An aggressive type of breast cancer that presents as inflammation in the breast. Rapid diagnosis and combination treatment are crucial for prognosis. (01/05/25)

April

• Vulvar cancer: A rare cancer of the external female genital organs, often related to HPV and precancerous changes. Early detection and surgical treatment are crucial for prognosis. (30/04/25)
• Book: Cancer and Vitality: The author recounts his battle with a life-threatening cancer and provides an overview of where, as a cancer patient or relative, you can find help in the fight against cancer. (29.04.25)
• Ellagic acid: A natural plant compound with strong antioxidant properties that research has shown may have the potential to inhibit cancer cell growth, stop spread, and support the body’s natural defences. (29.04.25)
• The history of cancer: A description of historical perceptions and attempts to explain cancer from antiquity up to the time before the microscope. (28.04.25)
• Maca: This Peruvian root may potentially contribute to increased energy and support the immune system in people affected by cancer through its rich content of bioactive compounds. (27.04.25)
• Radioni (Radionics): A form of treatment that claims to diagnose and treat diseases by influencing the body’s energy fields via devices and blood samples. (26.04.25)
• Red yeast rice: A traditional Asian product whose effect is comparable to statins, with potential against cancer cell growth and spread. Inhibits enzyme processes and has anti-inflammatory effects. Use with caution. (25.04.25)
• Overweight
  Underweight
  Weight management: For people affected by cancer, weight management is an important aspect, as both too low and too high a weight can have significant consequences for the course of treatment, side effects, and quality of life. (24.04.25)
• CDK7 – New target in the fight against cancer: New research reveals how the enzyme CDK7 drives cancer cell growth through a network of proteins. The discovery points to CDK7 as a key target for developing more precise cancer treatments. (23.04.25)
• Integrative oncology: Combines conventional cancer treatment with evidence-based complementary methods to address the patient’s physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. The aim is to improve quality of life, reduce side effects, and potentially enhance the effect of traditional treatment. The borderland between conventional and complementary treatment. (22.04.25)
• L-carnitine and acetyl L-carnitine: Natural substances that support energy production and may potentially relieve fatigue and neuropathy in cancer patients. (20.04.25)
• Book: Cancer – Science, Healing & Consciousness: Description of Ole Hauen-Drucker & Suzette van Hauen-Drucker’s book. The first part introduces holistic ideas and methods, and the second part elaborates on and documents the theoretical basis for the treatment method. (19.04.25)
• Book: When the diagnosis is breast cancer: Description of Inge Kellermann’s book. A cancer diagnosis leaves a strong need to do something yourself to gain control of the disease. There is a range of options that individuals may benefit from using to supplement doctors’ cancer treatments. (19.04.25)
• Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM): A medicinal mushroom that can strengthen the immune system and have inhibitory effects on cancer cells. It is believed to modulate the immune response and limit tumour growth and spread. (18.04.25)
• Meta-analysis: Cannabis in cancer: A meta-analysis reveals a clear consensus on beneficial use of medical cannabis in relation to cancer treatments and cancer development. (17.04.25)
• Rose root (Rhodiola rosea): An adaptogenic herb that may potentially support the body during cancer treatment by reducing fatigue, improving mental function, strengthening the immune system, and inhibiting cancer cell growth. (16.04.25)
• Pycnogenol: A powerful extract from French maritime pine bark that can support cancer treatment by acting as a strong antioxidant, reducing inflammation, and modulating cellular signalling pathways. (15.04.25)
• Indole-3-carbinol: A compound from cruciferous vegetables that has been shown to modulate oestrogen metabolism, be anti-inflammatory, and induce cell death in cancer cells. (14.04.25)
• Inositol: A vitamin-like substance that plays a role in cellular signalling and insulin sensitivity. Believed to have potential to support metabolic health and mental well-being in people affected by cancer. (14.04.25)
• Hydroxycitrate (HCA): A natural acid derivative primarily studied for its potential to inhibit cancer cell growth by affecting cancer energy metabolism and fatty acid synthesis. (13.04.25)
• Chamomile flower: Contains substances such as apigenin and bisabolol that have shown potential to inhibit cancer cell growth and reduce inflammation, which may be beneficial as supportive care during cancer treatment. (12.04.25)
• Pau D’Arco: Contains bioactive substances that in vitro have been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the immune system, indicating potential as a complementary treatment in cancer. (11.04.25)
• Poria cocos: A medicinal mushroom with documented immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties that can support cancer treatment by reducing side effects and improving quality of life. (10.04.25)
• Underground water veins and earth radiation: Natural and man-made energy currents from the earth that, according to Feng Shui, are believed to affect health and well-being. What can you do to reduce negative impact? (09.04.25)
• Peppermint: Can relieve nausea, stomach problems, and pain, including in connection with cancer treatment. Also has calming and analgesic properties. (08.04.25)
• Cat’s Claw (Tormentosa): A South American climbing plant that may potentially support the immune system, reduce inflammation, and exhibit antioxidant properties, which is being studied for its possible role as a supplement in cancer treatment. (07.04.25)
• Chaga: This medicinal mushroom contains bioactive substances that research has shown may have the potential to strengthen the immune system and inhibit cancer cell growth, making it of interest as a possible complementary cancer treatment. (06.04.25)
• Echinacea: Purple coneflower may potentially strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation in cancer patients due to its content of bioactive substances. (06.04.25)
• Blood tests – What you can do: An overview of the most common blood tests in cancer, their normal values, and what you can do yourself immediately if they are outside the normal range. (01.04.25)
• Fisetin: A natural flavonoid with anti-cancer properties by inducing apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibiting tumour growth, making it suitable as a potential complementary treatment in cancer. (01.04.25)

March

• Chrysin: A natural flavonoid with anti-cancer properties by inhibiting aromatase and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. (31.03.25)
• Chondroitin: A natural substance known for its anti-inflammatory and cell-protective properties. Can support cancer patients by reducing inflammation and alleviating pain. (30.03.25)
• Repurposed drugs and radiotherapy: How safe is it to take repurposed medicines during cancer treatment? Can they interact with radiation? And if so, is that good or bad? (29.03.25)
• Repurposed drugs and chemotherapy: Overview of the 16 most commonly used repurposed drugs in complementary cancer treatment and their interaction risk in relation to chemo. (28.03.25)
• Dietary supplements and chemotherapy: Overview of 150+ dietary supplements that can support cancer patients during chemotherapy, focusing on their potential benefits and safety considerations. Also includes 24 selected supplements with rationale. (27.03.25)
• Dietary supplements and radiotherapy: Overview of 150 dietary supplements that can support cancer patients during radiotherapy, emphasising their possible benefits and safety considerations. Also includes 24 selected supplements with rationale. (26.03.25)

February

• Elderberry: A plant with potential health benefits, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory effects, being studied for effects in cancer. (04.02.25)
• Chromium: Helps regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which may be beneficial for cancer patients with insulin resistance. This may also support energy levels. (04.02.25)
• Danshen: A traditional Chinese herb with potential in cancer. May act as an antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory properties, and inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. (03.02.25)
• Citrus flavonoids: Plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may potentially support conventional cancer treatment, and help inhibit tumour growth and relieve side effects. (02.02.25)
• Lemon cure: According to proponents, the effect is cancer-killing, immune-boosting, and detoxifying. (02.02.25)
• Vitamin C: A potent antioxidant that supports the immune system and may potentially inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells, making it of interest in cancer. (02.02.25)
• Modified citrus pectin: May potentially inhibit the spread of cancer cells, while also supporting the immune system and having anti-inflammatory properties. (02.02.25)
• Gymnema sylvestre: A plant traditionally used for blood sugar regulation, showing promising potential in some in vitro studies to inhibit cancer cell growth. (02.02.25)
• Hydroxytyrosol: A powerful antioxidant found, among other places, in olives, being studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and cancer-preventive properties. (02.02.25)
• Flaxseed oil: Contains omega-3 fatty acids and lignans that may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hormone-modulating effects, thereby influencing cancer cells. (01.02.25)
• Genistein: An isoflavone from soybeans, with a potential role in cancer treatment due to its possible ability to affect cancer cell growth and spread. (01.02.25)

January 2025

• Glucosamine sulphate: A substance found naturally in the body. It is used as a dietary supplement to treat osteoarthritis, to relieve pain and improve joint function. However, it may also have found use in cancer. (31.01.25)
• Experimental treatment: Medical research that tests new treatments, methods, or medicines to improve cancer treatment. What is it? How do you become eligible? (30.01.25)
• Oregano oil: Has potential as a complementary cancer treatment. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties may inhibit cancer cell growth and support the immune system. (30.01.25)
• N-acetylcysteine (NAC): A precursor to glutathione, a potent antioxidant that can protect cells from damage, support detoxification, and strengthen the immune system. (30.01.25)
• CoQ10: An essential coenzyme and potent antioxidant. Can improve quality of life in cancer patients, reduce side effects from chemotherapy, and may potentially inhibit cancer cell growth and spread. (29.01.25)
• Chlorella: A nutrient-rich green algae with potential to strengthen the immune system, protect cells from damage, and inhibit cancer cell growth. (29.01.25)
• Garcinia cambogia: A tropical fruit that contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which can inhibit cancer cell growth, induce apoptosis, and improve quality of life in cancer patients. (29.01.25)
• Baicalin: A flavonoid with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. It has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth and spread in both in vitro and in vivo studies. (29.01.25)
• Astaxanthin: A powerful antioxidant supplement with potential in cancer treatment. May inhibit cancer cell growth, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the immune system. (29.01.25)
• Burdock root: A dietary supplement with potential in relation to cancer, by inhibiting cancer cell growth, promoting cell death in tumours, and strengthening the immune system. (28.01.25)
• Retinal cancer (retinoblastoma): A rare eye cancer that affects very young children, where a malignant tumour grows in the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye. (28.01.25)
• People affected by cancer speak – Anonymous1: Describes their cancer story: Here is my personal story about bone-metastatic lobular breast cancer, diagnosed in 2020. (28.01.25)

• Nettle: Contains bioactive compounds with potential anti-cancer properties. Research suggests that nettle may inhibit cancer cell growth, inflammation, and angiogenesis. (28.01.25)
• Blushwood berry: An Australian fruit that contains EBC-46, which has been shown to have anti-cancer properties in laboratory and animal studies. (27.01.25)
• CDS (Chlorine Dioxide Solution): Proposed as an alternative cancer treatment, but there is no scientific evidence of effect and it can be dangerous to ingest. (27.01.25)
• Graviola: A tropical fruit with potential anti-cancer properties. Research suggests that graviola may inhibit the growth of cancer cells and strengthen the immune system. (27.01.25)
• Mistletoe therapy: A complementary treatment in which extracts from the mistletoe plant are injected to stimulate the immune system and potentially inhibit cancer cell growth. (25.01.25)
• Sleep: Effective advice to improve your sleep, such as creating a relaxing routine, optimising your sleep environment, and understanding the importance of diet and exercise for a good night’s sleep, and much more. (substantially revised, 25.01.25)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT): May inhibit cancer cell growth by increasing oxygen levels in tumours, promoting healing of tissue damage after treatment, and strengthening the immune system. (substantially revised, 25.01.25)
• Astragalus: An herb that can strengthen the immune system and potentially inhibit cancer growth. It may also improve effectiveness and reduce side effects from conventional treatment. (25.01.25)
• Ashwagandha: An herb that can inhibit cancer cell growth, strengthen the immune system, and protect healthy cells. Its bioactive compounds can induce cell death, reduce inflammation, and improve response to conventional treatment. (24.01.25)
• Apigenin: A dietary supplement that inhibits cancer cell growth and promotes cell death, making it a promising supplement to conventional cancer treatment. (24.01.25)
• Aloe vera: May relieve side effects from cancer treatment. In addition, studies suggest it may strengthen the immune system and improve response to immunotherapy. (24.01.25)
• Akkermansia: A type of beneficial bacteria that helps maintain a healthy gut environment by strengthening the intestinal barrier and reducing inflammation. (23.01.25)
• Açaí berries: Rich in antioxidants that in laboratory studies have shown potential to inhibit cancer cell division and promote cell death in cancer cells. (23.01.25)
• Peritumoural tissue – the tissue around the tumour: The article is about peritumoural tissue and how changes in this tissue can affect cancer development and treatment. It includes suggestions to improve prognosis. (23.01.25)
• Rosemary: An aromatic herb with a long history as a medicinal plant. Its bioactive compounds have shown potential in cancer treatment. (23.01.25)
• Inflammation markers: Substances in the blood that reveal inflammation in the body. They can be used to detect diseases, monitor treatment, and assess cancer risk. (22.01.25)
• uPAR – New hope for pancreatic cancer: Researchers have developed a new targeted treatment for pancreatic cancer that both kills cancer cells and strengthens the body’s immune system. (22.01.25)
• Holistic clinics, Europe: Overview of clinics and hospitals that have a particular focus on treating cancer patients. If you know of places not mentioned, I hope to hear from you. (21.01.25)
• Nausea and vomiting: How can nausea and vomiting as a side effect of chemo be minimised? Various suggestions to alleviate the problem. (substantially updated, 20.01.25)
• Temperature regulation – feeling cold/sweating: Suggestions for medication, various measures, and therapy can alleviate hot flushes and chills as side effects of chemotherapy. (substantially updated, 19.01.25)
• Citrus bergamot: Fruit/supplement that may potentially inhibit cell growth, promote cell death, and modulate signalling pathways involved in cancer development. (Substantially revised, 19.01.25)
• Modified citrus pectin for the treatment of prostate cancer: A dietary supplement that in a clinical study showed promising results by delaying the progression of prostate cancer in men with recurrence after primary treatment. (18.01.25)
• Reprogramming cancer cells with BENEIN’s formulas: Researchers have developed a computer program that identifies genes that can “reprogram” cancer cells to become normal cells again, confirmed in experiments with colon cancer cells. (18.01.25)
• Vitamin K: A fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for blood clotting and bone health, but research suggests it may also be relevant in relation to cancer. (17.01.25)
• Immunotherapy: A form of treatment that harnesses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer by strengthening its ability to attack cancer cells. (substantially revised, 16.01.25)
• Cordyceps: A medicinal mushroom with potential in cancer treatment. It can likely strengthen the immune system and inhibit cancer cell growth. (16.01.25)
• Vitamin B: B vitamins play a crucial role in cellular functions, not least in cancer patients, where they can improve energy, immune function, etc. (16.01.25)
• TUDCA: A bile acid that protects the liver. TUDCA may also inhibit cancer cell growth and increase the effect of chemotherapy. (15.01.25)
• Black cumin: (Nigella sativa) is a traditional natural remedy that apparently can inhibit cancer cell growth, promote cell death, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the immune system. (14.01.25)
• Mebendazole inhibits the spread of cancer: Studies have shown that mebendazole (Vermox) inhibits cancer cell growth, induces cell death, and prevents the spread of cancer. (14.01.25)
• Omega-3 and cancer: Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may have potential as part of a diet-based strategy to combat pancreatic cancer. (13.01.25)
• Serrapeptase: An enzyme known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Used to reduce inflammation, and being studied for potential as a complementary treatment in cancer. (13.01.25)
• Selenium: An essential trace mineral with antioxidant and immune-stimulating properties that may potentially inhibit cancer cell growth and spread. (13.01.25)
• Ginseng, Panax: (A dietary supplement with potential to strengthen the immune system and improve quality of life in cancer patients, and possibly inhibit cancer cell growth and spread. (12.01.25)
• Pomegranate: A dietary supplement rich in antioxidants that in laboratory studies has shown potential to inhibit cancer cell division, growth, and spread. (12.01.25)
• Haematological tests: An important tool for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring a wide range of diseases, including cancer. (11.01.25)
• Praxisgemeinschaft für Zelltherapie, Duderstadt: (A clinic in Duderstadt, Germany, offering cell-based immunotherapies, primarily dendritic cell therapy, for the treatment of cancer (11.01.25)
• Tenna Petersen: Tenna is writing a book about her journey as a terminal breast cancer patient—from discovering the lump to receiving a scan result showing she was cancer-free. (10.01.25)
• Urinary incontinence: How can incontinence be minimised as a side effect of chemo. Various suggestions to alleviate the problem. (10.01.25)
• Dental problems: Which dental problems can occur in connection with chemotherapy, and what can be done to prevent and address them. (09.01.25)
• Sexual side effects: Suggestions for medication, aids, and therapy can alleviate sexual side effects of chemotherapy. (substantially updated, 09.01.25)
• Fungal infection – localised/whole body: Suggestions for medication and various other measures to alleviate fungal infections caused by chemotherapy. (09.01.25)
• Reduced vision: Review of various measures that can alleviate reduced vision as a result of chemotherapy. (09.01.25)
• Lymphoedema: Relief of lymphoedema that can occur as a result of chemotherapy includes both physical therapies and other measures to reduce swelling and improve lymph flow. (09.01.25)
• Kaposi (angio)sarcoma: A rare cancer caused by the HHV-8 virus that forms red/purple spots or nodules on the skin and can affect internal organs. (08.01.25)
• Tamoxifen: A medicine used to treat and prevent hormone-sensitive breast cancer. (substantially updated, 08.01.25)
• Biopsy: A small tissue sample, often from a tumour. The purpose is typically to make a diagnosis, e.g., to determine whether cancer cells are present. (07.01.25)
• Reflux and stomach ulcers/gastritis: Reduce side effects in connection with chemotherapy (07.01.25)
• Bone marrow biopsy: A small sample of bone marrow, typically from the hip bone. The sample is examined under a microscope to assess the composition of the cells. (07.01.25)
• Cardiac function test: Various examinations used to check the heart’s health—how it beats, its structure, and how well it pumps blood. (07.01.25)
• Physical examination: An examination for cancer in which the doctor reviews the body for signs of disease, e.g., by feeling for lumps, swelling, or skin changes. (07.01.25)
• Laparoscopy: A keyhole procedure in which the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a camera and light into the abdominal cavity through small incisions in the abdominal wall, allowing surgery or biopsy. (06.01.25)
• Colonoscopy: An examination in which a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the colon and rectum for diseases. (06.01.25)
• Cystoscopy: An examination in which a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light source is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. This allows examination of the bladder wall and urethra for diseases. (06.01.25)
• Gastroscopy: An examination in which a thin, flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth and down into the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum to examine the lining and take samples. (06.01.25)
• Bronchoscopy: An examination in which a thin, flexible tube with a camera is passed down into the lungs via the nose or mouth. It is used to examine the airways and take samples. (06.01.25)
• Urine tests: Various urine tests can help diagnose, monitor, and treat certain cancers. (05.01.25)
• Angiography: An X-ray examination that uses contrast dye to visualise blood vessels and identify narrowing, blockages, or other abnormalities. (05.01.25)
• DEXA scan: A method to measure bone density using low-dose X-rays to diagnose osteoporosis (in connection with hormone therapy). (05.01.25)
• X-ray: An examination method that uses radiation to create images of the inside of the body. Used to diagnose, stage, and plan treatment of tumours. (05.01.25)
• Mammography: An X-ray examination used to detect and diagnose breast cancer by imaging breast tissue. (05.01.25)
• Ultrasound scan: A safe and painless method that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, and is used to diagnose diseases, guide biopsies, etc. (04.01.25)
• PET scan: An imaging examination that uses a radioactive substance to visualise the body’s functions and detect diseases such as cancer. (04.01.25)
• Can fructose feed cancer: Fructose from processed foods can indirectly promote cancer growth by the liver converting it into fats that cancer cells use to grow. (03.01.25)
• CT scan: A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the inside of the body and is used to diagnose diseases such as cancer. (03.01.25)
• Taxane: Including paclitaxel, docetaxel. Chemotherapy drugs that block cancer cell division by affecting microtubules, essential structures in the cell. (02.01.25)
• Gemini censors: Censorship is being exercised and Gemini will dictate my cancer treatment. A simple test shows that we do not get relevant answers at all if they do not align with what Google thinks we should know. (01.01.25)

December

• Anastrozole: An aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women by reducing the body’s oestrogen production. (30.12.24)

• Natural Hormone Therapy (NHT): Diet, supplements, lifestyle, and bioidentical hormones are used to restore the body’s hormonal balance and relieve symptoms. (substantially updated d. 29.12.24)

• Ivermectin’s immunotoxic effect: Ivermectin can damage immune cells, inhibit their function, and disrupt important cellular processes, potentially increasing the risk of infections. (23.12.24)

• Tyrosine kinase inhibitors: Including crizotinib, dasatinib, erlotinib, imatinib, nilotinib, sorafenib, sunitinib. Medicines that block tyrosine kinase enzymes involved in cell growth and division. (23.12.24)

• Monoclonal antibodies: Including cetuximab, panitumumab, pertuzumab, rituximab. Monoclonal antibodies are identical copies of a specific antibody designed to bind to a single antigen. (23.12.24)

• Trastuzumab (TDM1): Including Herceptin, Kadcyla. A targeted medicine that blocks the HER2 protein and is used to treat HER2-positive breast and stomach cancer. (22.12.24)

• Checkpoint inhibitors: Including atezolizumab, durvalumab, ipilimumab, nivolumab, pembrolizumab. A type of immunotherapy that blocks the immune system’s “brakes” so it can recognise and kill cancer cells more effectively. (21.12.24)

• Platinum-based medicines: Including carboplatin, cisplatin (Ebewe), oxaliplatin. A group of chemotherapy drugs containing platinum. They are used to treat various cancers by damaging cancer cells’ DNA and preventing them from dividing. (20.12.24)

• Enzalutamide (Xtandi): A medicine used to treat prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effect of testosterone, thereby inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. (19.12.24)

• Angiogenesis inhibitors: Including aflibercept (Zaltrap), axitinib (Inlyta), bevacizumab (Avastin), cabozantinib (Cabometyx), lenalidomide (Revlimid), pazopanib (Votrient), ramucirumab (Cyramza), sorafenib (Nexavar), sunitinib (Sutent), thalidomide (Thalomid) (18.12.24)

• Eyelid inflammation/problems: Reduce side effects in connection with chemotherapy (18.12.24)

• PARP inhibitors: Including olaparib, Lynparza, rucaparib, Rubraca, talazoparib, Talzenna, niraparib, Lynparza, Zejula, fluzoparib, PARP inhibitor. (17.12.24)

• Antimetabolites: Including 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), methotrexate, capecitabine, Xeloda, cytarabine, gemcitabine. (17.12.24)

• SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy): A precise form of radiotherapy that uses high-dose radiation to destroy tumours in the body. (16.12.24)

• dMMR mutation: A genetic mutation that prevents cells from repairing errors in DNA. This leads to an accumulation of mutations, which can increase the risk of cancer. (15.12.24)

• HRD mutation: A genetic defect that prevents cells from repairing DNA correctly, increasing the risk of cancer, especially breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer. (15.12.24)

• IDH1 mutation: A genetic change that disrupts cellular metabolism and can lead to cancer, especially in the brain and blood. (15.12.24)

• Your immune cells are what they eat: New research reveals how immune cells’ “diet choices” steer their fate, opening the door to improved immunotherapy against cancer and chronic infections. (13.12.24)

• TMPRSS2-ERG fusion: A genetic change often found in prostate cancer cells and associated with a more aggressive form of the disease. (12.12.24)

• PTEN mutation: A genetic defect in the PTEN gene, which is important for controlling cell growth. These mutations can, among other things, increase the risk of developing cancer. (11.12.24)

• CAR-T therapy A groundbreaking cancer treatment in which the patient’s own immune cells are modified to attack and destroy cancer cells. (11.12.24)

• About mitochondria: Overview of what mitochondria are and how they function. The small organelles (units) inside cells that are of particular importance in relation to cancer. (10.12.24)

• KRAS mutation: A genetic change in the KRAS gene that can lead to uncontrolled cell division and thus the development of cancer. (10.12.24)

• EGFR mutation: An EGFR mutation is a genetic defect in the EGFR gene that can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and the development of lung cancer. (09.12.24)

• Zinc: An important mineral for the body, involved in many processes such as immune function, wound healing, and cell division. Might it have a particular role as a supplement to cancer treatment? (08.12.24)

• Cancer treatment based on the mitochondrial stem cell connection (Research): The article behind this summary argues convincingly for a metabolic protocol against cancer. (07.12.24)

• CDH1 mutation: A genetic change that increases the risk of developing stomach cancer, called diffuse gastric cancer. It can also increase the risk of certain types of breast cancer. (07.12.24)

• HER2 mutation: A genetic change that can lead to faster growth of certain types of cancer cells, especially breast cancer. (07.12.24)

• Checklist, surgery: A practical guide to what to be aware of before, during, and after surgery. (06.12.24)

• Checklist, chemotherapy: An overview of what you may benefit from bringing and considering when you are going through chemotherapy. (06.12.24)

• BRAF mutation: A genetic change that may be associated with the development of certain types of skin cancer and colorectal cancer. (05.12.24)

• ALK mutation: A genetic change primarily seen in lung cancer and can influence treatment choice. (04.12.24)
• TACE – Transarterial Chemoembolisation: A targeted cancer treatment in which chemotherapy is delivered directly to the tumour via the blood vessels. (04.12.24)
• People affected by cancer speak – Nanna Ørum Christensen: Nanna shares her positive cancer story, which can give hope to many. (03.12.24)
• APC mutation: A genetic change that increases the risk of developing, among other things, colorectal cancer. (03.12.24)
• RET mutation: A genetic change that can lead to various types of cancer, including thyroid cancer. (02.12.24)
• Thyroid cancer: A disease in which cancer cells form in the thyroid gland. (01.12.24)
• Pituitary cancer: A rare cancer that affects the pituitary gland, a gland in the brain that controls many important functions in the body. (01.12.24)

November

• Adrenal cancer: A rare type of cancer that develops in the adrenal glands and can affect hormone balance. (30.11.24)
• GAPS diet: A strict diet used to treat certain digestive problems as well as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. (28.11.24)
• People affected by cancer speak – Lisette Aagaard: A review of what is good to have prepared and bring to chemotherapy treatment (27.11.24)
• Side effects of chemotherapy, minimise:
  • Cystitis
  • Temperature regulation – feeling cold/sweating
  • In general, chemotherapy can cause many different side effects, including urinary tract infections and problems with temperature regulation, which are addressed here (measures for other side effects can be found under the menu on the same page. (26.11.24)
• NanoKnife therapy: A minimally invasive treatment that uses electrical impulses to destroy cancer cells. (26.11.24)
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: A large and important university hospital in Berlin, known for its research and treatment in the field of cancer. (25.11.24)
• Histotripsy: A newer form of treatment in which high-intensity sound waves are used to destroy tumours. (24.11.24)
• CyberKnife: A form of radiotherapy that uses a robot to deliver very precise radiation doses. (23.11.2024)
• Neuroblastoma: A cancer that arises in nerve cells in children. (22.11.2024)
• Bone cancer: A cancer that develops in bone cells and can affect bone strength. (21.11.2024)
• Cryotherapy: A treatment in which diseased tissue is frozen and destroyed. (20.11.24)
• Blood and organ donation after treatment: The possibility of donating blood or organs after completing cancer treatment. (19.11.24)

• Dakobe, Complementary Practitioners in Denmark: An association for complementary practitioners in Denmark. Dakobe ensures a quality standard regarding members’ education. (18.11.24)

• Prostate cancer: A very common cancer in men that develops in the prostate. (substantially updated 17.11.24)
• Practical advice, patient associations: Resources that can help cancer patients and their relatives find information and support. (substantially updated 16.11.24)

• Mycosis fungoides: A type of cutaneous lymphoma that starts as red patches or bumps on the skin. (16.11.24)

• Neuroendocrine tumours: A group of rare tumours that develop in cells that produce hormones. (15.11.24)

• Multiple myeloma: A type of blood cancer that affects the plasma cells that produce antibodies. (15.11.24)

• Gallbladder cancer: A cancer that develops in the gallbladder. (14.11.24)
• Jonna Jensen: In an email to the Danish Cancer Society about prioritising so that some alternative measures are also accommodated, she has tried to make them listen. (13.11.24)

• Betaine: Potential as a dietary supplement to support liver function and reduce inflammation in cancer patients. (11.11.24)

• DCA (dichloroacetic acid): As a potential treatment for cancer. (09.11.24)

• Alpha-lipoic acid: Use as an antioxidant and potential to protect against cell damage caused by cancer treatment. (09.11.24)

• Enhertu: A new medicine with good effect for treating certain types of breast cancer. (08.11.24)

• Pain management: An important part of cancer treatment, as many patients experience pain (06.11.24)
• SIRT radiotherapy: A type of radiotherapy in which radioactive particles are delivered directly to the tumour via the blood vessels. (06.11.24)
• The parasite’s path to cancer – The Silent Monsters: Review of the book that describes a surprising theory about the link between parasites and cancer. (05.11.24)

• Cancer as a metabolic disorder: A theory that is gaining increasing support. The focus here is on the metabolic changes that occur in cancer cells. (03.11.24)

• Inflammation and cancer: A link in which chronic inflammation can increase the risk of developing cancer. (02.11.24)

• Buteyko breathing: A breathing technique used to treat various health problems, including asthma and anxiety. (01.11.24)

• Cancer-specific training: An exercise programme tailored to people with cancer to improve their physical and mental well-being. (01.11.24)

October

• Lymph cancer, lymphoma A cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. (31.10.24)

• Stomach cancer: A cancer that develops in the stomach. (30.10.24)

• Carnivore diet: (A diet consisting exclusively of animal products. (29.10.24)

• Breast cancer: A common cancer in women that develops in breast tissue. (substantially updated 29.10.24)

• Disulfiram (Antabuse): A review of the medicine used as a repurposed drug in connection with cancer treatment. Normally used for alcohol dependence. (28.10.24)

• Salivary gland cancer: A cancer that develops in the salivary glands. (27.10.24)

• The COC Protocol: A protocol with 4 medicines (repurposed drugs) that together create a blockade of cancer cells’ nutrient uptake. (substantially updated 27.10.24)

• Testicular cancer: A cancer that develops in the testicles. (24.10.24)

• NEO treatment: A combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and/or surgery given before an operation. (23.10.24)

• Liver cancer: A cancer that develops in the liver. (23.10.24)

• Embolisation: A procedure in which the blood vessels to a tumour are blocked to limit blood supply. (22.10.24)

• Oesophageal cancer: A cancer that develops in the oesophagus. (22.10.24)

• Bladder cancer: A cancer that develops in the bladder. (21.10.24)

• Kidney cancer: A cancer that develops in the kidneys. (21.10.24)

• Pancreatic cancer: A cancer that develops in the pancreas. (21.10.24)

• Uterine cancer: A cancer that develops in the uterus. (20.10.24)

• Cervical cancer: A cancer that develops in the cervix. (20.10.24)

• BRCA1 and BRCA2: Genes associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. (19.10.24)

• Ovarian cancer: A cancer that develops in the ovaries. (19.10.24)

• Blood cancer, leukaemia: A cancer that affects the blood cells formed in the bone marrow. (18.10.24)

• Skin cancer: A cancer that develops in the cells of the skin. (18.10.24)

• Bowel cancer: A cancer that develops in the colon or rectum. (17.10.24)

• Lung cancer: A common cancer that develops in the lungs. (16.10.24)

• HIPEC: A treatment in which chemotherapy is delivered directly into the abdominal cavity after an operation. (15.10.24)

• Glutathione: An antioxidant that occurs naturally in the body, but has proven interesting in connection with cancer treatment. (15.10.24)

• Nigella Sativa: A spice traditionally used in folk medicine and its effect in relation to cancer. (15.10.24)

• Maitake: A medicinal mushroom used, among other things, against cancer in traditional Chinese medicine. (14.10.24)

• NSAIDs: A group of pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medicines that have proven effective as repurposed drugs in connection with cancer treatment. (14.10.24)

• Autoimmune by Strange Skov: A dietary approach said to be effective for autoimmune disorders. (12.10.24)

• Lion’s Mane: A medicinal mushroom traditionally used (among other things, against cancer) in Eastern medicine. (09.10.24)

• Breuss cancer cure: A controversial, restrictive, and not scientifically documented cancer cure. (09.10.24)

• Shiitake: Medicinal mushroom. Research suggests that compounds in shiitake, such as lentinan, can stimulate the immune system and have an inhibitory effect on the growth of certain cancer cells. (09.10.24)

• Shark liver oil: A dietary supplement traditionally used in folk medicine, but shown to have broader effects. (09.10.24)

• Beta-carotene: A carotenoid that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Has proven interesting in connection with alternative cancer treatment. (08.10.24)

• Nutrition and diet: General advice on diet and nutrition in connection with cancer. (substantially updated 02.10.24)

• The microbiome and diet: The link between gut bacteria, the immune system, and diet. (01.10.24)

September

• Dietary supplements grouped by effect: An overview of different dietary supplements, sorted by their benefits for cancer patients, such as strengthening the immune system or fighting cancer cells. (substantially updated 30.09.24)

• Evidence: A discussion of the scientific documentation that is largely required on any occasion, weighed against experience, which is increasingly losing value. (30.09.24)

• Gerson diet: A strict diet consisting of raw, organic foods and recommended by some as an alternative treatment for cancer. (30.09.24)

• Reishi Ganoderma: A medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine and taken as a dietary supplement with cancer-fighting properties. (30.09.24)

• Plant-based diet: A diet primarily consisting of plants, such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. (30.09.24)

• Personalised diet: An approach in which the diet is tailored to the individual’s genetic makeup, gut flora, and specific needs. (29.09.24)

• Ketogenic diet and LCHF: Diets low in carbohydrates and high in fat that can have various effects on the body, including influencing the growth of cancer cells. (29.09.24)

• Sugar and cancer metabolism: A discussion of sugar intake and its potential role in nourishing cancer cells and promoting disease progression. (28.09.24)

• Raw food: A diet consisting exclusively of raw, unpasteurised foods. (26.09.24)

• Diet for specific cancer types: Tailored diet plans developed for specific types of cancer, based on the nutritional needs of each cancer type. (26.09.24)

• Minimise side effects after chemo: Strategies to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy through diet and nutrition, such as nausea, mouth sores, fatigue, and much more. (substantially updated 26.09.24)

• Anti-inflammatory diet: A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, believed to reduce inflammation in the body and thereby potentially slow cancer growth. (24.09.24)

• Reduced appetite: Strategies to increase appetite in cancer patients experiencing weight loss. (21.09.24)

• Vegan diet: A diet that excludes all animal products. (20.09.24)

• Vegetarian diet: A diet that excludes meat but may include other animal products such as milk and eggs. (20.09.24)

• TCM and Yin-Yang diet: A traditional Chinese medicine approach to diet that focuses on balancing yin and yang energies in the body. (20.09.24)

• Ayurvedic diet: A diet based on Ayurvedic medicine that adapts the diet to the individual’s unique constitution. (19.09.24)

• Alkaline diet: A diet that aims to alkalise the body by avoiding acid-forming foods. (19.09.24)

• A diet that starves cancer: A general term for diets that aim to limit the supply of nutrients that cancer cells can use to grow. (19.09.24)

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