RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Efficacy of N-acetylcysteine, D-mannose and Morinda citrifolia to Treat Recurrent Cystitis in Breast Cancer Survivals JF In Vivo JO In Vivo FD International Institute of Anticancer Research SP 931 OP 936 VO 31 IS 5 A1 MARCHIORI, DEBORA A1 ZANELLO, PIER PAOLO YR 2017 UL http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/31/5/931.abstract AB Background/Aim: Breast cancer survivors in adjuvant therapy, frequently experience the estrogen deficiency with genitourinary symptoms mostly represented by recurrent bacterial cystitis. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine, D-mannose and Morinda citrifolia fruit extract (NDM), when associated to antibiotic therapy, in reducing the persistence of recurrent cystitis in this risk population. Patients and Methods: Sixty breast cancer survived women with recurrent cystitis were retrospectively examined. Group 1, comprised of 40 patients treated with antibiotic therapy associated with NDM lasting for six months, Group 2 comprised of 20 patients treated with antibiotics alone. Results: The use of NDM in combination with antibiotic therapy showed a significant reduction in positive urine cultures, compared to antibiotics alone. Subjects of Group 1 rather than those of Group 2, showed improvement in symptoms score of urgency, frequency, urge incontinence, recurrent cystitis, bladder and urethral pain. Conclusion: In breast cancer survived women affected by genitourinary discomfort, the combination of NDM and antibiotic therapy showed a greater efficacy in reducing urinary tract infections and urinary discomfort with respect to antibiotic use only.