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Regression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Lung Metastases after Guyabano Fruit Extract Consumption.
- Source :
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Journal of dietary supplements [J Diet Suppl] 2016; Vol. 13 (3), pp. 237-44. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 09. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of worldwide cancer-related mortality, and even with established treatment paradigms, its global burden demands greater research into therapeutic options. In the following case report, a patient suffering from HCC with lung metastasis demonstrated regression of metastatic disease while consuming guyabano fruit extract in the absence of conventional chemotherapy. While the antineoplastic effects of the guyabano fruit is well documented, there is sparse clinical documentation of HCC regression associated with it, and a better understanding of guyabano and its antineoplastic activity may trigger discovery of novel therapeutic options for this deadly disease.
- Subjects :
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic pharmacology
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular diet therapy
Humans
Liver Neoplasms diet therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Metastasis
Remission Induction
Annona
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic therapeutic use
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular drug therapy
Fruit
Liver Neoplasms drug therapy
Phytotherapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1939-022X
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of dietary supplements
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25664807
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/19390211.2015.1008613