Selenium for the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in cancer patients
Abstract
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
The aim of this review is to assess the effects of supplementary selenium, given at any dose, on:
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adverse effects of conventional radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and/or cancer surgery
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quality of life and performance status during and after conventional cancer therapy
A further aim is to make recommendations for future research.