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Updated recommendations of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology on prostate cancer management in older patients

This 2019 consensus by the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) emphasizes that prostate cancer management in men aged 75 years and older should be based on individual health status rather than chronological age. The recommendations advocate for comprehensive geriatric assessments to evaluate comorbidities, functional status, and life expectancy, guiding

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High-Dose Vitamin C in Advanced-Stage Cancer Patients

This 2021 narrative review examines the use of high-dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC) in advanced-stage cancer patients. While preclinical studies demonstrate that pharmacologic concentrations of ascorbate can exert cytotoxic effects on malignant cells and enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy, clinical evidence in humans remains limited. Some studies suggest that IVC

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Viscum album L. Therapy in Oncology: An Update on Current Evidence

This review article highlights the use of Viscum album (mistletoe) extracts in oncology, showing evidence that these extracts can improve health-related quality of life (HRQL) and potentially prolong survival in cancer patients. It emphasizes the anti-tumor, immunomodulatory, and pro-apoptotic effects of VA extracts, which are commonly used as adjunct therapies

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