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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2004
ReviewHerbs or natural products that increase cancer growth or recurrence. Part two of a four-part series.
- Muriel J Montbriand.
- College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. montbriand@skyway.usask.ca
- Oncol Nurs Forum. 2004 Sep 1; 31 (5): E99-115.
Purpose/ObjectivesTo review 32 herbs and natural products that show potential to increase cancer growth or recurrence or to interfere with cancer treatments.Data SourcesNatural Medicines Comprehensive Database and Lawrence Review of Natural Products Monograph System.Data SynthesisEarly evidence shows that patients who have or have had cancer should avoid 32 herbs and natural products. Some herbs and natural products have estrogenic effects that enable these products to compete with hormone cancer therapies, whereas others interfere with chemotherapy treatment or may induce recurrence of cancer.ConclusionsHealthcare professionals can be resources for patients who have cancer, helping them to avoid or identify products that may induce cancer growth or interfere with cancer treatment.Implications For NursingThe information in this article is designed to provide quick access for healthcare professionals working in clinical oncology.
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