Welcome to Cancer Chat, Rockinhorse, and thank you for your question.
While it’s natural to want to consider every possible avenue, it’s really important to speak with your medical team before starting any supplements or alternative therapies alongside prescribed treatment.
Claims about methylene blue as a cancer-preventing supplement are not supported by robust scientific evidence. In fact, long-term toxicity studies on methylene blue have shown mixed results, with some animal studies suggesting potential risks at high doses.
There are a number of alternative and complementary therapies often discussed online, but unfortunately, many are not supported by reliable research or endorsed by reputable cancer organisations. We do have more general information on our website about the safety of complementary and alternative therapies, which you may find useful.
If you or someone you know would find it helpful to talk things through, our team of nurses are available to offer information and support. You can reach them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I hope this helps provide some clarity. Ultimately, the choice of what to pursue is personal, but I would gently encourage you - or anyone considering these options - to keep their medical team in the loop, so they can help ensure anything you try is safe.
