Natural Products Use For The Management Of Breast Cancer: A Review

Abstract

Breast cancer is highly prevalent among women worldwide. Preventing breast cancer is more advantageous than treating it. The treatment of breast cancer using chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy is highly challenging and often leads to adverse side effects due to the intricate and diverse molecular Factors that influence the onset of the illness. Throughout the ages, individuals have employed botanical extracts to address many ailments, including breast cancer. Due to their low toxicity, herbal drugs are a dependable choice for cancer treatment. Moreover, due to their easy accessibility and affordable cost, a significant proportion Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer readily adopt herbal remedies. Over the past decade, numerous plants and their components have demonstrated significant potential in inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells, as observed in both laboratory and animal studies. Yet, the lack of randomized clinical trials raises uncertainty regarding the positive effects of these treatments on breast cancer. Aims to present findings on the potential utilization of specific herbal products for the treatment or prevention of breast cancer. Furthermore, it provided information on the potential chemotherapeutic function of these phytocompounds, specifically highlighting their anticarcinogenic mechanism.