Can Glycyrrhizin (Licorice Root) Help Fight Prostate Cancer? (Part 1)
Featuring Dr. Natalie Reizine
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay welcome Dr. Natalie Reizine, a physician and researcher in Hematology and Oncology at UI Health and the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Dr. Reizine specializes in treating genital and urinary cancers, with a focus on personalized treatments for prostate, kidney, bladder, and germ cell tumors.
Together, they explore the potential of glycyrrhizin, an active compound found in licorice root, to aid in fighting prostate cancer. Dr. Reizine provides her expertise on how genes impact treatment responses and how to maximize therapeutic benefits while minimizing treatment toxicity.
El shares how he met Dr. Reizine in his role as a paid external advisory board member for UIC’s Cures Within Reach Focus Group, which is dedicated to engaging underserved patients through clinical research trials.
Tune in to learn about the fascinating potential of glycyrrhizin and how it might become part of a more personalized approach to prostate cancer treatment.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in the trial, contact the UI Health Clinical Trials office at 312-355-5112 or cancertrials@uic.edu
If you are interested in an appointment at UI Health, please contact 866-600-2273 (CARE) or https://hospital.uillinois.edu/make-an-appointment
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