OBJECTIVE
To evaluate controlled clinical studies on the efficacy and effectiveness of Viscum album for quality of life (QoL) in cancer.
METHODS
The authors conducted a search of 7 electronic databases and reference lists and had extensive consultations with experts. They carried out a
BACKGROUND
Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) extracts are widely used in complementary cancer therapy. Aim of this study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of a standardized mistletoe extract (abnobaVISCUM(®) Quercus, aVQ) in patients with gastric cancer.
METHODS
32 operated gastric cancer patients