Herb-Drug Interactions in Oncology [Paperback]

Barrie R. Cassileth (Author), Charles D. Lucarelli (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1550092456 | ISBN-13: 978-1550092455 | Publication Date: July 1, 2003 | Edition: 1

Herb-Drug Interactions in Oncology was created to provide science-based information for the medical community and the general public. Each herb or remedy description is accompanied by information as to its origin, most common uses, benefits and problems. The book provides detailed information on 140 remedies and describes its constituents, mechanisms of action, adverse reactions, pharmacokinetics, and contraindications. Information on each herb or other remedy was developed through careful and critical reviews of research conducted by experts in pharmacy, botanicals, and complementary therapies. Each herb or product is discussed by the following sections: common name, scientific name, key words, clinical summary, herbal constituents, warnings, mechanisms of action, usage, adverse reactions, drug interactions, dosage, literature summary and critique, references, and notes.

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About the Author

Barrie R. Cassileth, PhD Chief, Integrative Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York K. Simon Yeung, MBA, PharmD, LAc Clinical Coordinator & Research Pharmacist Integrative Medicine Service Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York Jyothirmai Gubili, MS Assistant Editor Integrative Medicine Service Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: pmph usa; 1 edition (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550092456
• ISBN-13: 978-1550092455
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,879,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Quick Cancer Reference, April 1, 2011

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M. G. Traub "WebHealthWriter.com" (New Haven, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Herb-Drug Interactions in Oncology, 2nd edition (Paperback)

As a dietitian I have always been leery about the use of herbs and supplements in cancer patients. This book is a very handy reference to what does and doesn't work (with research clearly indicated). It is a comfort to be able to refer to it regarding possible adverse reactions and drug interaction.

It's also just a great reference to herb and nutritional supplements in general because it provides a clinical summary of each item, along with illustrations which are very helpful.