Green tea extract might help blood cancer patients
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Green Tea Extract Offers Hope for Blood Cancer Patients
Summary
Green tea has long been celebrated for its anti-aging and health benefits. Now, researchers at Mayo Clinic have found that its extract may also aid in combating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). CLL involves the overproduction of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, by the bone marrow and lymphatic system.Research Findings
The study involved four CLL patients treated with drugs containing green tea extract epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Results showed a decrease in cancerous cells, with three patients exhibiting improved treatment responses and one showing a better white blood cell count. Notably, a patient with swollen lymph nodes experienced a reduction in size after taking the green tea pills.In 2004, Dr. Tait Shanafelt and his team found in laboratory research that EGCG could kill leukemia cells. "Our earlier lab findings suggested potential clinical effects, and this study provides a glimpse of that," stated Dr. Shanafelt.
Green tea has been linked to cancer prevention for years, but its potential for offering new hope to CLL patients is exciting. Despite its promising prospects, CLL remains incurable, primarily affecting individuals over the age of 55. Further research is needed to understand the optimal dosage and long-term effects of EGCG.
"We're unsure how many patients may not benefit from similar products, and the precise dosage and frequency remain unclear," Dr. Shanafelt explained. He is currently developing an EGCG pill for the US National Cancer Institute to explore its therapeutic potential for CLL patients.
Expert Opinion
The medical community acknowledges the promising yet preliminary nature of these findings. "While the results are intriguing, more extensive trials are needed to confirm if this truly is a new cancer treatment," said Ken Campbell from the UK's Leukemia Research Fund.Each year, approximately 7,300 Americans are diagnosed with CLL, with a higher prevalence in men than women.
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