Lentinula edodes mycelia extract plus adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer patients: results of a randomized study on host quality of life and immune function improvement
Suzuki N, Takimoto Y, Suzuki R, Arai T, Uebaba K, Nakai M, Strong JM, Tokuda H
Published in Molecular and Clinical Oncology
Key Findings
Lentinula edodes mycelia extract alongside adjuvant chemotherapy improved quality of life scores and some immune parameters in breast cancer patients.
Conclusions
Possible supportive-care role during chemotherapy.
Limitations
Small open trial; subjective quality of life endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Lentinula edodes mycelia extract alongside adjuvant chemotherapy improved quality of life scores and some immune parameters.
Outcomes Measured
Lentinula edodes mycelia extract alongside adjuvant chemotherapy improved quality of life scores and some immune parameters in breast cancer patients.
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