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International Journal of Cancer Management
The Official Journal of Cancer Research Center (CRC), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN 2538-497X
p-ISSN 2538-4422
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Herbal Medication in Cancer Care: A Review Study
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1Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Corresponding author: Javad Tavakoli, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Tel: +98-2144474323, E-mail: Email: drjavadtavakoli@yahoo.com
Published online:Sep 30, 2012
Article type:Review Article
Received:Jan 05, 2012
Accepted:Apr 02, 2012
How to Cite:Tavakoli J, Miar S, Zadehzare MM, Akbari H. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Herbal Medication in Cancer Care: A Review Study. Int J Cancer Manag. 2012;5(3):e80817. doi:
Abstract
Based on a common belief, herbal medicine with the least possible side effects should be the center of attention in cancer care; however, in many cases they have not been properly studied with reliable clinical trials in human subjects. In this review, it was attempted to identify the available evidence on the use and clinical effects of herbs in cancer care. The research consists of two major parts including immunomodulator and chemopreventive herbal compounds whose mechanism, biological response, anticancer element of extract and related benefits were completely studied. Also, the safety of herbal anticancer compounds was discussed. Although the use of herbal medicines in treating cancer shows less chemotherapy-induced, toxicity, more researches are required to reach their full therapeutic potentials.
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