I don't want to get too far away from the subject of your thread but I can not resist sharing what I have found out.
I have been doing some reading lately on cancer and I am of the opinion that cancer is caused by viruses which are able to attack the cells because of a weaking in the immune system or cell damage due to a external factors such as exposure to too much sunshine, bad diet, or harmful chemicals. Bloodroot seems to have great success against skin cancer. It is toxic and I believe it kills the viruses.
http://www.altcancer.com/vidgal.htm
I have found that cancer in dogs is brought on by a unnatural diet of corn and wheat in the dog food due to a weakened immune system. I have literally seen tumors ebb and grow from a change in diet. A dog with tumors has a excellent chance of surviving if taken off kibble and placed on raw meat and bones. My rotts get meat and bone only, it is cheaper in the long run. A healthy dog does not get flees or worms of any kind and vaccinations are not necessary. I have given month old puppies raw chicken wings to chew on and by 7 weeks they can eat leg quarters. Reduced poop volume and no teething on your shoes, baseboard, computer cords, etc. and the dogs are the picture of perfect health until they are very old!
I wonder if regular use of collodial silver could help prevent cancer from ever gaining a foot hold in the body.
A friend that is part American Indian told me how his mother treated his grandmother's breast cancer by rubbing a small amount of mercury in the affected area. He says it worked and she lived to 90. I only mention it because it is edifying to me although unscientific.
Corporate Hospitals do some good, however, I have no faith in their slash and burn treatments. I do not believe that the AMA wants to cure cancer as that would ruin their 700 billion dollar a year cash cow.