Turkey tail mushrooms tested as breast cancer treatment in new trial

NCT ID NCT06450873

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study tests whether turkey tail mushrooms can slow or shrink breast tumors in post-menopausal women with a common type of breast cancer (HER2-negative, ER-positive). About 40 women will take the mushroom supplement between diagnosis and surgery. The main goal is to see if the mushrooms reduce Ki-67, a marker of cancer cell growth.

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  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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