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How effective can chelation therapy be for cancer?

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Not at all: There are no studies showing that chelation therapy has any role in the treatment of cancer. It is considered a sham treatment.

Answered 1/9/2013

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Chelation Therapy: Chelation therapy is one of several effective treatments for lead poisoning. However, available scientific evidence does not support claims that it is effective for treating other conditions such as cancer. Chelation therapy can be toxic and has the potential to cause kidney damage, irregular heartbeat, and even death.

Answered 12/16/2012

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Dr. Gurney Pearsall answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Removes Heavy Metals: The tact nih study on IV chelation is one of the few large clinical trials that showed some cardiac benefit. See links below: 1) http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/news/press-releases/supplement/questions-and-answers-the-nih-trial-of-edta-chelation-therapy-for-coronary-heart-disease.Html 2) http://www.Forbes.Com/sites/larryhusten/2012/11/04/nih-trial-gives-surprising-boost-to-chelation-therapy/.

Answered 6/10/2014

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