Ovarian Cancer and AHCC Study – A Discussion with Dr. Amy Chen [Video]

Beat Cancer hosts Chris Joyce and Stephanie Winn sit down with Dr. Amy Chen, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the ⁠⁠⁠UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center⁠⁠⁠ to discuss ovarian cancer and Dr. Chen’s new pilot study of a standardized extract of cultured lentinula edodes mycelia (AHCC®) on quality of life for ovarian cancer patients on adjuvant chemotherapy.

To learn more about Dr. Chen’s pilot study, visit:
https://studypages.com/s/study-of-shiitake-mushroom-mycelia-extract-for-women-with-ovarian-cancer-672718/ or https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05763199
Beat Cancer podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM7qvIv8N9RuBnnnSigNdw_WA1365UlQK

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The information in this video was accurate as of the original publish date, 11/9/23. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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