Kiss Mistletoe to kiss cancer goodbye - a recent scientific research has revealed this interesting facts about mistletoe. Mistletoe is legendary for improving the man-woman relationships, as per the old sayings. However, mistletoe prevents cancer is something new to learn about. In fact, this beneficial herb is already being used to treat the side-effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

According to the report of Daily Mail, the Raphael Medical Center of Kent has opened up a new outpatient unit for offering total care to the cancer patients. They have found positive results by using mistletoe, in combating the uncomfortable side-effects, such as nausea, fatigue, loss of weight, infections and mood swings. Scientists believe that this herb might boost up the immunity system of the human body to fight with the dreadful after effects. They also think that mistletoe has the power to control the growth of the tumor by killing the cells. The effect can be more notable for the patients of gynecological cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, colo-rectal cancer, lymphomas and even leukemia.

To confirm the effects of mistletoe, Prof Gene Feder of Bristol University, has taken initiative to start working for the first pilot study of UK, in this respect. As per his opinion, "Patients receiving mistletoe during and after radiotherapy or chemotherapy appear to tolerate those treatments better." As part of the treatment, mistletoe has to be injected to the body, with 2 doses per week for 2 years. Patients can even self-inject at home for the duration. The effects are going to be evaluated and monitored by the medical staffs during this period.

Anne Marshall-Lee, 51; a patient of breast cancer, is already enjoying the positive effects of mistletoe. In January 2009, she was diagnosed with the disease and was advised to go for a mastectomy. However, she had doubts, whether the mastectomy can be effective for treating the cancer in her breast ducts. So, she changed her mind and started with mistletoe injection in March, 2009. Regular biopsies and scans were being performed on her to record the effect of mistletoe. To her much surprise, she found a positive result just 2 weeks back.

According to her statement, "In the last six months the diseased area reduced by almost two inches; I'm looking forward to further successes as treatment continues."

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