My friend is diagnosed with breast cancer & went for surgery. is now under chemotherapy. can she take graviola tree products alongside? side effects?

Unproven.: Many herbal remedies are touted as cancer cures, but are not, and they should not be considered a substitute for treatment proven to be effective. Graviola fruit appearantly is used to make juice in areas where it grows. There are reports the seeds can be dangerous and can cause parkinson's disease. An extract of the fruit can inhibit breast cancer cells in culture, but no proof in humans.

Graviola: It would not be a standard recommendation! although there is excitement about graviola tree, using it along with chemo can be counterproductive as antioxidants in graviola may interact with chemo to make it less effective! after chemo and radiation is completed, it can be used but in moderation.

Ask: Ask your treating physicians. There are some vitamins and supplements that interfere with cancer therapies making them less effective.