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IPT – Fact or Fiction
A presentation by Dr Carl Albrecht on IPT – George South Africa, 16 September 2009.
IPT fact or fiction
Insulin Potentiation Therapy – IPT
6. October 2009
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Insulin_Potentiation_Therapy.asp?sitearea=ETO&viewmode=print&
Other common name(s): IPT, low-dose chemotherapy
Scientific/medical name(s): none
Description
Insulin potentiation therapy (IPT) refers to the use of insulin along with lower doses of chemotherapy to treat cancer. It is also sometimes used with other treatments for chronic diseases.
Overview
Despite individual reports, there are no published scientific studies available showing that IPT is safe or effective in treating [...]
WARNING
19. August 2009
Warning!
There have been renewed inquiries regarding Insulin Potentiation Therapy to treat cancer. Below see CANSA’s media release (issued earlier this year) warning against use of this dangerous and unapproved treatment. The information can also be found on our website www.cansa.org.za under ‘Research’ and under ‘Treatment’.
CANSA warns cancer patients against using Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT)
The [...]
Comrades for Cancer Buddies
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6. October 2009
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