Special Issue

Application of Homeopathy in Oncology Patients

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2018 (Closed)

Guest Editor

Michael Frass, MD

1. Department of Medicine I, Clinical Division of Oncology, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
2. Director, Outpatients Unit “Homeopathy in Malignant Disease”, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
3. Chairperson, WissHom (Scientific Society for Homeopathy), Köthen, Germany
4. Chairman, Institute for Homeopathic Research

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Research Interests: internal medicine; intensive care medicine; experimental and clinical homeopathy; airway management; intubation; emergency medicine

About This Topic

Oncologic patients are often suffering from side effects of conventional therapy such as chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery. In order to support those patients, additive complementary medicine, such as homeopathy might be helpful. Several case reports as well as studies report beneficial effects of homeopathy in cancer patients. Furthermore, homeopathy may also be helpful with respect to improvement of quality of life (QoL). Another advantage is that homeopathic remedies can be combined with all sorts of conventional medicine, since there is no interference. Its ease of application makes it a perfect tool for those with severe side effects. In addition, it may help to positively influence mood and mind of patients. This issue focuses on the use of homeopathy in order to reduce severe side effects of conventional medicine.

Planned Papers

Title: Position of homeopathy in the treatment of severe Pathologies - possibilities of homeopathic palliation
Author: Uwe Friedrich
Affiliations: Hahnemann Clinic Baltrum, Germany

Title: Homeopathy in patients with malignant disease: New aspects
Author: Jens Wurster
Affiliations: Clinica Santa Croce, Orselina, Switzerland

Title: Management of Cancer with Homoeopathy.
Author: Farokh Master
Affiliations: Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homeopathic Medical College, Mumbai, India.

Title: Nanoparticles in all ultra-high dilutions of homeopathic drugs (Centesimal 6C-CM and LM scale LM1-LM30): possible impact on treatment of cancer patients
Author: Scaria Rajendran
Affiliations: Director (Doctoral & Post graduate studies) Vinayaka Mission’s Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Professor & Head of the Department of Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy, Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

Title: Cytotoxic effects of ultra-diluted remedies on cancer cells
Author: Moshe Frenkel
Affiliations: Integrative Medicine Program, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA

Title: Role of homeopathy for life quality in pediatric cancer patients
Author: Sigrid Kruse
Affiliations: Dr. von Hauner´sches Pedicatric Hospital, Munich, Germany

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Publication

Open Access Editorial Highlights of Application of Homeopathy in Oncology Patients: An Interview with Prof. Michael Frass by Michael Frass Received: 13 November 2019;  Published: 14 November 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1904063 Abstract Highlights of Application of Homeopathy in Oncology Patients: An Interview with Prof. Michael Frass

Open Access Case Report Cancer and the Display of Lymph Nodes Using Potentized Remedies (Derivates of Iodine and Carbo Animalis) by Dietmar Payrhuber  , Piero Sangaletti  and Josef Muehlmann Received: 10 May 2018;  Published: 10 June 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1902035 Abstract (1) Background: The article provides insight into the mode of the immune system acting hierarchically when administering potentized remedies. Occasionally, this can be best seen in severe cases as available with cancer. (2) Methods: The careful anamnesis and subsequent prescription is based on Jan Scholten’s hierarchic classification of [...]

Open Access Review Integrative Cancer Therapy with Special Focus on Add-On Homeopathy: The Experience at Lienz Hospital by Peter Lechleitner Received: 02 March 2018;  Published: 25 April 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1902027 Abstract The first part of this position paper focuses on the debate about the scientific status of homeopathy and presents some answers. The scientific debate however, does not represent the available scientific evidence, which actually supports our limited data. Thus, it seems important and we aim to present how homeopathy can be part of an integrate [...]

Open Access Case Report Unexpected Long Survival of a Patient with Polycythemia Vera by Michael Frass  and Katharina Gaertner Received: 16 January 2019;  Published: 16 April 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1902023 Abstract This case reports of a 71-year-old patient with polycythemia vera (PCV). Homeopathic treatment began 15 years after his diagnosis at the age of 51. The frequency of phlebotomies was lowered significantly after the start of the homeopathic treatment; the patient survived another 16 years without chemotherapy, which he had rejected despite appro [...]

Open Access Opinion Pain in Oncology, Reality and Paradox of Homeopathic Care by BAGOT Jean-Lionel Received: 31 May 2018;  Published: 15 September 2018;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1803019 Abstract Background: After fatigue, pain is one of the major complaints from cancer patients. Regular use of Class 1 analgesics may cause side effects and is not always sufficient to relieve pain. Homeopathy is the complementary and integrative medicine most frequently used in France in supportive care in oncology (SCO). What is its place in the treatm [...]

Open Access Original Research Homeopathy and Complementary Integrative Medicine, Dietary and Lifestyle Advices to Reduce Adverse-Effects of Anti-Cancer Therapy: A Cohort Study with Breast Cancer Patients by Elio Rossi  , Cristina Noberasco  , Marco Picchi  , Mariella Di Stefano  , Linda Nurra  , Antonella Rossi  and Leonardo Ventura Received: 28 March 2018;  Published: 03 September 2018;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1803017 Abstract Background: To manage the adverse effects of anti-cancer treatment, the Homeopathic Clinic of Lucca collaborated with the oncology department of the the Health Unit Toscana North West Lucca and set up an Integrative Oncology Outpatient Unit in the Public Hospital Campo di Marte. Aim: [...]

Open Access Original Research Homeopathy and Cancer – Some Conceptual Issues by Peter Morrell Received: 06 June 2018;  Published: 23 August 2018;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1803016 Abstract This paper explores some of the conceptual issues that arise when comparing homeopathy with the mainstream medical system, both in terms of their underpinning philosophies and in their treatment methods, and especially when applied to the problem of cancer. A review is under-taken of the key concepts that underpin both medical approaches: [...]

Open Access Editorial Application of Additive Homeopathy in Cancer Patients by Michael Frass Received: 07 April 2018;  Published: 20 April 2018;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.1802004 Abstract Oncology patients often suffer from the side-effects of conventional therapy, such as chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery. Additive complementary medicine, such as homeopathy might be beneficial in the support of these patients. Several case reports as well as some studies have suggested the beneficial effects of homeopathy in cancer patien [...]