It Is All about Probiotics to Control Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common malignancy in female patients. Human papillomavirus (HPV) contamination is a leading cause of all forms of cervical cancer, accounting for an expected 570,000 reported incidents in 2018. Two HPV strains (16 and 18) are responsible for 70% of CC and pre-cancerous cervical abnormalities. CC is one of the foremost reasons for the malignancy death rate in India among women ranging from 30 to 69 years of age in India, responsible for 17% of all cancer deaths. Currently approved cervical cancer treatments are associated with adverse reactions that might harm the lives of women affected by this disease. Consequently, probiotics can play a vital role in the treatment of CC. It is reflected from various studies regarding the role of probiotics in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of cancer. In this review article, we have discussed the rationale of probiotics for treatment of CC, the role of probiotics as effective adjuvants in anti-cancer therapy and the combined effect of the anti-cancer drug along with probiotics to minimize the side effects due to chemotherapy.

Automated summary

Cervical cancer is a common malignancy in females, with HPV infection being a leading cause. In India, the death rate of cervical cancer is high, necessitating the search for more effective treatments. Probiotics have been shown to play an important role in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cervical cancer.