AHCC nutritional supplements to prevent HPV-associated cancers

The human papilloma virus (HPV) currently has no cure, with virtually all cases of cervical cancer being caused by HPV. Here, Judith Smith, PharmD, BCOP, CPHQ, FCCP, FISOPP, of UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, discusses her findings looking at the nutritional supplement active hexose correlated compound, more commonly known as AHCC, that has shown promise in eradicating HPV. Dr Smith was speaking from the 2018 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) Annual Conference, held in Denver, CO.