Effect of Immune Enhancement on Clinical Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Abstract

Cancer is a disruptive and life threatening experience that affects all aspects of life whether physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. It has continued to be major health problem 1. Breast cancer is a disease that strikes women. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer in females 2. The most common chemotherapy agents act by killing cells that divide rapidly and not discriminate between the normal and the malignant cells and as a result, the patient will experience certain side effects following their administration as; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin problems, alopecia, immune suppression, hematological complications, and fatigue 3. A weakened immune system may be unable to fight off harmful bacteria, germs and infections. There are some interventions that can strengthen theimmune system through stress reduction, diet and physical activity. Nutrition plays a major role in supporting the production