Tremendous Popularity for Homeopathy for Cancer Treatment

This survey found that 10% of oncologists stated they prescribe homeopathic medicine for patients with cancer; 36% recommend homeopathic medicines for general health concerns; 54% think that homeopathic medicines are potentially helpful in cancer treatment. Two-thirds of the NHGPs sometimes prescribe homeopathy in the context of cancer treatment, and 58% regularly refer their patients to homeopathic doctors.

The researchers concluded that homeopathy is viewed favorably as an integrated SCO therapy by the majority of French physicians involved with cancer patients-oncologists and GPs. Symptoms of particular relevance include fatigue, anxiety, peripheral neuropathy, sleep disturbance, and hot flashes. In such clinical situations, response to conventional therapies may be suboptimal, and homeopathy is considered a reliable therapeutic option.