© 2005 European Society for Medical Oncology
Editorial |
Natural medicine: a new frontier in oncology?
Medical Oncology, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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Frequently, someone claims about the possibility to fight cancer with natural remedies, generally eliciting skepticism in a large proportion of scientists, doctors and general public. However, the possibility to investigate vis sanatrix naturae, i.e. the capability of nature to heal and cure, by modern technologies furnishes a rational support to old observations, regarding the possibilities that a particular life style or the use of natural substances contained in the food could positively influence our well being.
Epidemiological studies indicate that