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  • 1, Pharm. D., Faculté de Pharmacie de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie.

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|November 14, 2024
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Cancer patients frequently use alternative and complementary medicines, with herbal remedies like Nigella sativa being most popular. While some interactions are contraindicated, many are beneficial, highlighting the need for further research.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pharmacognosy

Context:

  • Growing global interest in alternative and complementary medicines (ACMs).
  • Cancer patients increasingly seek ACMs for physical and mental well-being.
  • Need to understand ACM usage patterns and impact in oncology.

Purpose:

  • To survey ACM use among cancer patients.
  • To assess the impact of ACMs on cancer care.
  • To identify commonly used ACMs and their interactions.

Summary:

  • A prospective study in Tunisia found 71% of cancer patients use ACMs.
  • Herbal medicine, particularly Nigella sativa, was most prevalent.
  • Significant findings include beneficial herb-drug interactions (56.7%) and contraindicated ones (33.4%).
Keywords:
cancercomplementary and alternative medicineherbal medicineintegrative oncologyinteraction

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Impact:

  • Highlights the high prevalence of ACM use in cancer care.
  • Underscores the importance of evaluating ACM safety and efficacy.
  • Informs clinical practice and future research directions for integrative oncology.