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[Phytotherapy in uro-oncology].

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Phytotherapy, a form of complementary and alternative medicine, is widely used by cancer patients. While some herbs show promise for symptom relief, evidence for direct anti-cancer effects is often limited, necessitating careful consideration of risks and benefits.

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  • Integrative Oncology
  • Herbal Medicine Research
  • Evidence-Based Complementary Therapies

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  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is utilized by a significant majority of cancer patients.
  • Phytotherapy, a biologically based therapy within CAM, is frequently used by up to 80% of patients.
  • Patients commonly use phytotherapy to combat cancer or manage its symptoms.

Purpose:

  • To review frequently used phytotherapeutics, their evidence levels, and potential risks.
  • To specifically examine the role of phytotherapy within the uro-oncological context.
  • To classify and evaluate popular and uronephrological medicinal plants based on existing guidelines and literature.

Summary:

  • Nine plants were evaluated: mistletoe, pomegranate, aloe vera, sage, ginger, ginseng, juniper, horsetail, and bearberry.
  • Currently, insufficient evidence supports pomegranate or mistletoe for tumor therapy.
  • Guideline recommendations exist for ginger (nausea), ginseng (fatigue), aloe vera (radiation dermatitis), and bearberry (cystitis).

Impact:

  • Phytotherapy can be considered for integration into uro-oncological treatment plans.
  • Careful assessment of benefits and risks, including potential interactions with conventional cancer therapy, is crucial.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the efficacy and safety of various phytotherapeutics for cancer symptom management.