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Natural Products for Cancer Prevention: Clinical Update 2016

Kathleen Sanders, Zelda Moran, Zaixing Shi

    Seminars in Oncology Nursing
    |August 20, 2016
    PubMed
    Abstract

    Insights

    Natural products show no conclusive benefit for cancer prevention. Current guidelines do not recommend their use, and nurses should educate patients on evidence-based practices and unregulated products.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Natural Products Research

    Background:

    • Patients frequently inquire about natural products for cancer prevention.
    • Oncology nurses play a crucial role in patient education and counseling regarding lifestyle practices.
    • The marketing of unregulated products can influence patient choices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a clinical update on natural products for cancer prevention.
    • To offer oncology nurses an evidence-based review for patient counseling.
    • To serve as an updated resource for nurses on published and ongoing trials.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of clinical trials.
    • Searched PubMed for relevant studies.
    • Focused on trials published within the last four years.

    Main Results:

    • Minimal changes in conclusions regarding natural products for cancer prevention since the last review.
    • Clinical trials have not demonstrated conclusive benefits.
    • Current evidence-based guidelines do not recommend natural products for cancer prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses can utilize evidence-based natural product databases to stay current.
    • Effective patient education on preventive lifestyle practices is essential.
    • Nurses are vital in guiding patients amidst marketing of unregulated products.
    Keywords:
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