Effects of probiotic supplementation on related side effects after chemoradiotherapy in cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy generally cause serious adverse side effects in cancer patients, thereby affecting subsequent treatment. Numerous studies have shown that taking probiotics is an option for preventing and treating these side effects. In this investigation, a meta-analysis of the effects of oral probiotics on side effects brought on by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or chemoradiotherapy treatment will be carried out.

Methods

Two researchers independently and carefully reviewed all pertinent studies that were published before June 30, 2022 and were accessible on PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science. Moreover, the Cochrane Collaboration's Tool was used to evaluate the risk of bias. Utilizing Review Manager software version 5.4, data were

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9650500 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature