Publications by authors named "Mahendrian Kumaravel"
J Cancer Res Ther
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Herbal supplements (HS) are frequently used by cancer patients, with a notable 26% of participants in a study reported as users, mainly for symptom relief and influenced by friends and family.
- The study analyzed the prevalence of HS usage among 220 cancer patients at a medical center in India, highlighting significant predictors such as chemotherapy and unemployment.
- There is a concerning trend of non-disclosure of HS use to healthcare providers, driven primarily by fear of disapproval, stressing the need for further research on the impacts of herb-drug interactions in cancer treatment.
