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Review
. 2023 Oct 31;40(12):343.
doi: 10.1007/s12032-023-02209-0.

A holistic approach to prostate cancer treatment: natural products as enhancers to a medically minded approach

Sydney D Stokes  1   2 , Cade C Lewis  1   2 , Trenton G Mayberry  1   2 , Mark R Wakefield  2   3 , Yujiang Fang  4   5   6
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Review

A holistic approach to prostate cancer treatment: natural products as enhancers to a medically minded approach

Sydney D Stokes et al. Med Oncol. .

Abstract

Prostate cancer (PC) has historically been the most diagnosed cancer in men. Though treatment for prostate cancer is often effective, it is also often very taxing on the body and commonly has negative quality of life implications. One such example is androgen suppression therapy (AST), which has severe side effects that can be mitigated through physical activity. Natural agents and protocols are increasingly studied for their merit against cancer and for their potential to treat cancer in ways that preserve the quality of life. Many agents and lifestyle choices have been shown to have success against prostate cancer. There is promising evidence that simple treatments such as green tea, pomegranate, and a regular exercise routine can be effective against prostate cancer. These treatments have the potential to enhance current treatment protocols. In this review, we will discuss the viability of many natural agents as treatments for prostate cancer and its complications.

Keywords: Apoptosis; Cancer treatments; Cell cycle; Chemoprevention; Metastasis; Natural products.

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