Cancer Center Cultivates Novel Herbal Oncology Program

Yen Nien (Jason) Hou, PharmD, Dipl OM, LAc, and Eugenie Spiguel, MSN, ANP-BC
Voice

Description

Nearly 60% of patients with cancer turn to herbal supplements for symptom relief, but patient-physician communication about that use remains inadequate. Unsupervised herbal use can lead to adverse events and herb-drug interactions for patients during active treatment. Many physicians and providers also lack sufficient knowledge about herbal supplements to help patients make informed decisions.

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