Abstract
Objective: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women since a combination of factors are involved in the initiation and progression of breast tumors such as iron that is one of the most essential elements in the body. Given its direct contact with cancer and due to the side effects of the chemotherapy, attention has been paid to the medicinal herbs. Ginger is widely consumed in the worldwide diet as a spice. This plant has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor properties and inhibits free radicals because of its polyphenolic compounds. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the ginger on the blood serum iron and the growth of breast cancer tumor in BALB / C female mouse.
