Do dietary supplements actually help in the fight against cancer? Time and again, healing messages circulate through the media, aiming to instill hope. But are these hopes justified? What is scientifically sound? Which products can be safely tried, and when are there only charlatans and money-makers behind them? This book serves as a guide, enabling relatives and those affected to weigh the pros and cons and make a responsible decision. It includes many checklists for discussions with doctors, pharmacists, alternative practitioners, and nutritionists.