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myth: a posItIve attItude Is all you
need to Beat CanCer
fact: wrong!
There's no scientific proof that
a positive attitude gives you an
advantage to improve your chance
of being cured of cancer. a positive
attitude will however improve the
quality of life during cancer treatment
and beyond. a person may be more
likely to stay active, maintain ties to
family and friends and continue social
activities. In turn, this will enhance a
feeling of well-being and help to deal
with the cancer journey.
myth: alternatIve therapy Can
replaCe the use of ConventIonal
CanCer treatMent lIke
CheMotherapy and radIatIon
therapy
fact: wrong!
There is currently no scientific evidence
that any alternative cancer treatment
is more efficacious and safe than
current cancer treatment regimens.
however, there are many natural
substances, like essential fatty acids
(e.g. omega-3), phytochemicals and
micro-nutrients, which are supported
by considerable scientific evidence,
indicating these substances can
reduce the risk for cancers and even
inhibit tumour growth - that could
be recognised as complimentary to
existing conventional therapies to
enhance and improve efficacy of
cancer prevention and treatment.
