Review Article on Herbal Medicine on Cancer Patients

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely accepted by cancer patients, as most patients wish to integrate herbal medicines into their cancer treatments. The value of herbs for cancer patients can only be fully realized by incorporating prescriptions into traditional cancer management practices; Treatment rather than patient opinion. Integrative medicine is an effective way to treat cancer, and some herbs have proven effective in traditional medicine. There is currently little evidence of systematic review or discussion among physicians and herbalists. This review provides perspectives on the role of herbal medicines in cancer prevention, cancer treatment, survivorship management, and hospital care.

Introduction: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely accepted by cancer patients in Australia and internationally (Ernst & Cassileth 1998 ; Tascilar et al. 2006 ). In a recent study, more than half of Australian cancer patients reported using herbal medicine (MacLennan,Wilson & Taylor 2002), although some felt this was due to predictable advertising. Due to the severity of the disease and often cancer, patients are a vulnerable group and may have to make significant financial and psychological investments in herbal treatment (MacLennan, Wilson, and Taylor 2002). The great patient needs to integrate herbal medicine into cancer treatment provides a window for careless doctors to become better people. The full benefit of herbs to cancer patients can only be realized by incorporating herbs into the traditional cancer treatment model; Clinical philosophy instead of patient-centred philosophy. More evidence-based information is needed from qualified medical professionals to facilitate the integration of herbal medicines into the cancer treatment model by medical professionals. This review provides perspective on the role of plants in cancer prevention, cancer treatment, cancer survivorship management, and hospital care

Objectives: To find out the efficacy of herbal medicine for cancer patient.

Conclusions: Integrative medicine is an effective way to treat cancer, and some herbs have proven effective in traditional medicine. There is currently little evidence of systematic review or discussion among physicians and herbalists. Herbal medicine research for cancer patients needs collaboration, guidance and support.