Trametes versicolor mushroom immune therapy in breast cancer.
Data from multiple epidemiologic and clinical studies on immune effects of conventional cancer treatment and the clinical benefits of polysaccharide immune therapy suggest that immune function has a role in breast cancer prevention. Immune therapy utilizing the polysaccharide constituents of Trametes versicolor (Tv) as concurrent adjuvant cancer therapy may be warranted as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment and secondary prevention strategy.
Standish
Leanna J
LJ
Bastyr University Research Center, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA 98028, USA. ljs@bastyr.edu
Wenner
Cynthia A
CA
Sweet
Erin S
ES
Bridge
Carly
C
Nelson
Ana
A
Martzen
Mark
M
Novack
Jeffrey
J
Torkelson
Carolyn
C
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000187:drug effects; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D055454:Trametes
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts