{"id":84096,"date":"2016-03-13T18:49:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-13T16:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/blog\/risks-of-some-herbal-medicines-for-cancer-patients\/"},"modified":"2016-03-13T18:49:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-13T16:49:25","slug":"risks-of-some-herbal-medicines-for-cancer-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/en\/blog\/risks-of-some-herbal-medicines-for-cancer-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Risks of Some Herbal Medicines for Cancer Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearly two-thirds of the herbal medicines used by cancer patients in the Middle East have potential health risks, according to a new survey led by Professor Eran Ben-Arye, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology researcher.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Professor Eran Ben-Arye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The study published in the journal <\/span>Cancer<\/span><\/i> concludes that herbal remedies such as turmeric may increase the toxic effects of certain chemotherapies, while gingko biloba and green teas could increase the risks of bleeding in some cancer patients. Other herbs including black cumin and turmeric can alter the effectiveness of chemotherapy.<\/span><\/h4>\n

The study focused on cancer patients in the Middle East. In all, 29 of the 44 most popular herbal medicines used in 16 Middle Eastern countries\u2014from Turkey to Tunisia\u2014could pose one or more health risks to cancer patients in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the Middle East, herbs are commonly used as part of traditional medicine, based on the impressive affinity of the people here to the herbal heritage that continuously prospers from the time of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia,\u201d Ben-Arye said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The findings come from a survey conducted by Ben-Arye and colleagues, who asked more than 300 cancer care providers in the countries about the kinds of herbal medicines their patients were using. They found that 57% of the providers had patients who used at least one herbal remedy. Women and Muslim providers were more likely to report having patients who used the herbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although many patients use the herbs without telling their physicians, in this study Ben-Arye and colleagues wanted to focus on cancer care providers who are aware of their patients\u2019 herbal supplement use. In general, Middle Eastern cancer care providers have a skeptical view of these alternative medicines, Ben-Arye said. However, his studies show that the providers also support the idea of having a physician consultant on a patient\u2019s cancer care team who can speak to \u201dthe effectiveness and safety of these herbal practices along with conventional cancer treatments,\u201d he noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Patients feel similarly, Ben-Arye suggested. \u201cIn the majority of cases, patients seek to combine the best of the two worlds and do not perceive herbal medicine as a real alternative to modern oncology care.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Patients most often turn to the herbs to enhance their quality of life and to cope better with the effects of their treatment, Ben-Arye added, rather than use them in an attempt to cure their cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The countries in the survey with the highest rates of herbal medicine use included Turkey, the Palestinian Authority and Qatar. Stinging nettle, garlic, black cumin and turmeric were among the most used herbs, with other items such as camel\u2019s milk and honey also making the list. <\/span><\/p>\n

The researchers hope the new study will guide cancer care providers as they offer \u201copen, non-judgmental\u201d advice about the safety and effectiveness of herbal medicines. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe majority of patients would hope to share their experience and questions of herbal option with their health care provider \u2018at home\u2019 within the oncology department rather than \u2018outside\u2019 where non-professionals and sometimes charlatans suggest miraculous potions,\u201d Ben-Arye said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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