Risk checklist

Alternative cancer therapy red-flags checklist

Check a video, clinic, product page, or protocol against common warning signs. The result is a risk signal to slow down and seek qualified help, not a diagnosis or legal conclusion.

Not medical advice: Do not use this checklist to start, stop, or delay treatment. Bring concerning claims to your oncology team.

Check all that apply

One severe flag can matter. Several moderate flags together can also signal high risk.

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Select warning signs to generate a risk verdict and suggested next steps.

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    Where to get real help

    NCI: Complementary and Alternative Medicine NCCIH: Cancer and Complementary Health Approaches FDA: Products Claiming to Cure Cancer How to Evaluate Cancer Claims

    Red-flags checklist FAQ

    Is every complementary approach a scam?

    No. Some supportive approaches may help with symptoms when used alongside cancer care. The red flag is replacing, delaying, or interfering with evidence-based treatment.

    What if only one red flag appears?

    One severe red flag, such as pressure to abandon care or pay quickly for a cure, is enough to slow down and ask a qualified oncology clinician.

    Does this checklist report fraud?

    No. It does not send data anywhere. It points readers toward trusted help sources and clinician conversations.