Welcome to the information site for
Mistletoe Therapy in Cancer Treatment
Anthroposophical mistletoe therapy is widely used today. Physicians, scientists and representatives from politics, patient movements and health insurance companies as well as many patients seek current information on research and use of mistletoe therapy in the treatment of cancer. The Society of Anthroposophical Doctors in Germany (Gesellschaft Anthroposophischer Ärzte in Deutschland (GAÄD)), has set itself the task of making the most up-to-date knowledge available to the general public on a continual basis. Particular emphasis is placed on providing extensive and independent evaluations by highly qualified experts.
The site comprises a scientific and a general section: The scientific section provides an overview with emphasis on clinical research, basic science and safety aspects; the general section summarises the most important aspects of mistletoe therapy and addresses frequently asked questions. These pages are intended solely as sources of information and can in no way replace the personal consultation and care of the treating physician.
The Board of Directors of the Society of
Anthroposophical Doctors in Germany (GAÄD):
Dr. med. Thomas Breitkreuz
Consultant for Internal Medicine
Director of Medicine, Paracelsus-Krankenhaus, Unterlengenhardt
Dr. med. Matthias Girke
Consultant for Internal Medicine
Director of Medicine, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe, Berlin
Dr. med. Bart Maris
Gynecologist, Krefeld
Scientific Information
Here you will find a systematic scientific overview of mistletoe treatment:
- Critical evaluation of clinical studies
- Studies on risks and tolerability
- Overview of basic research
- Current scientific discussions
General Information
Here you will find general information
about mistletoe:
- Mistletoe botany and tradition
- Effects of mistletoe extracts
- Preparations and their use
- Results of clinical studies
- Information on the background of anthroposophical mistletoe therapy