Unconventional methods of treating many diseases, including cancer, are known throughout the world. Many of them are harmless to the body, hence the widespread interest and often very large amounts of money spent on preparations to cure cancer.[1]
When confronting conventional methods with alternative methods, there is insufficient basis to determine the efficacy of the latter. So much as conventional methods are strictly defined, public and subject to verification, unconventional methods are based only on the messages of those promoting them.
Some of the most important characteristics of alternative methods are that they are faith-based, based on hypothesis rather than proven theory, have no preclinical or clinical studies to determine their efficacy, are usually harmless and non-toxic, are recommended along with conventional methods, and only "insiders" know how to prepare or apply the method. [2]
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If one consciously decides to use unconventional methods, it should be borne in mind that subsequent treatment may have very serious consequences. Another thing to take into account is that interactions between the conventional treatment used and alternative preparations are unknown.
The use of unconventional treatments is not only known in Poland. All over the world, many people are trying to convince patients that their preparation works. In any situation, the most important thing is common sense so that the patient does not pay the highest price.[3]
