Educational Information

Garden of Recovery and this website are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They are designed to help patients and families better understand cancer biology, diagnosis, treatment and emerging areas of oncology.

The information is not intended to provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Not a Substitute for Medical Care

Nothing in Garden of Recovery or on this website should replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional.

Patients should work with their treating medical team when making decisions about cancer treatment, medications, supplements or other therapies.

Conventional Cancer Treatment

Information presented here should not be used as a reason to discontinue, delay or replace surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy or other established cancer treatments.

Repurposed Drugs and Emerging Approaches

Some medications discussed in Garden of Recovery are approved for conditions other than cancer and are being investigated for potential applications in oncology.

An established medication is not automatically an established cancer treatment. Evidence for a potential cancer application must be evaluated separately.

Nutraceuticals and Integrative Therapies

Nutraceuticals, botanical products and other integrative approaches discussed in the book may have varying levels of scientific and clinical evidence.

Natural products can have pharmacological effects and may interact with prescription medicines or cancer treatments.

Individual Differences and Safety

Cancer type, stage, molecular characteristics, organ function, concurrent treatments, medications and other individual factors can affect the potential benefits and risks of an intervention.

Drug interactions, contraindications and adverse effects should be reviewed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.