IVAA News

The MISTRAL Trial: Evaluating Mistletoe Extract in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Treatment 

June 6, 2024

A recent study, “Mistletoe Extract in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial” (MISTRAL), conducted in Sweden, investigated whether mistletoe extract, combined with modern oncological palliative care, could enhance survival and quality of life in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. This trial explored complementary therapies as potential avenues to improve outcomes for those facing this challenging disease.

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New Study Shows Mistletoe and Immunotherapy in Combination Extends Survival in Lung Cancer Patients

June 13, 2024

Recent research from Germany offers new evidence in the fight against lung cancer, the world’s second most prevalent type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The study, “Patients with Advanced or Metastasised Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer with Viscum album L. Therapy in Addition to PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade: A Real-World Data Study,” demonstrates that combining mistletoe therapy with standard immunotherapy significantly improves survival rates in patients.

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In the UK, Mistletoe Research UK has shared info on the local trail.