Chemotherapeutics are commonly used for tumor therapy, but they trigger numerous side effects which put into perspective the delicate question of the risk-benefit ratio of a therapeutic strategy. Patients know this only too well and intensive research is focused on minimizing or preventing side effects to improve the quality of life [...]
Chemotherapy, because it modifies the gut microbiota, often causes serious side effects, including diarrhea. Rarely reported, diarrhea is a condition impacting the quality of life and is a potential risk for these patients. It can be a cause of weight loss, malnutrition, electrolyte imbalance, fatigue and illness. Diarrhea can compromise the [...]
Benefits of probiotics in the treatment of abdominal and pelvic cancers I have just read the excellent article by Prof. Paul Enck, a microbiota specialist in Germany, on the conclusions of a recent study on the association of probiotics with certain anti-cancer treatments. The use of probiotics by patients with abdominal and pelvic [...]