eng Science and Education Publishing Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment 2374-2003 2020-09-25 8 2 33 34 10.12691/jcrt-8-2-5 JCRT2020825 article Ahmed M. Kabel ahmed.kabal@med.tanta.edu.eg 1 Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt Cancer chemotherapy represents the cornerstone of management of a vast majority of neoplastic lesions. Adverse reactions of chemotherapy may affect the major body organs and represent deleterious health hazards for cancer patients. Recent studies are directed towards discovery of natural compounds of plant origin that have potential anticancer properties and may ameliorate the toxic effects induced by the traditional anticancer agents. This manuscript throws light on the potential role of the natural plants in cancer therapy. http://pubs.sciepub.com/jcrt/8/2/5/jcrt-8-2-5.pdf natural plants cancer