Basic Scientists Investigate Biochemical Basis of Ancient Chinese Medicines

    February 2004 in “ Oncology Times ”
    Gretchen Henkel
    TLDR Green tea extract and cycling hormone treatments may help treat advanced prostate cancer.
    Dr. Shutsung Liao's research suggested that cyclic treatment using androgens and anti-androgens, along with green tea extract, could extend survival in patients with advanced prostate cancer. His studies showed that prostate cancer cells could switch between androgen-dependence and independence, and that reintroducing androgens could make some cells responsive again to treatments like finasteride. Green tea extract, particularly EGCG, was found to suppress prostate tumor growth and reduce testosterone levels in animal models. Dr. Liao advocated for a personalized approach to treatment, cycling therapies based on cancer progression, and highlighted the potential of green tea compounds in combination with hormonal treatments.
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