Herbs or Natural Products That Increase Cancer Growth or Recurrence: Part Two of a Four-Part Series

Muriel J. Montbriand

ONF 2004, 31(5), E99-E115. DOI: 10.1188/04.ONF.E99-E115

Purpose/Objectives: To review 32 herbs and natural products that show potential to increase cancer growth or recurrence or to interfere with cancer treatments.

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