Vitamins and Chemotherapy

Bean,

It is extremely confusing, and depending which doctor you listen to, they will tell you something different.
Despite the studies they claim to have, I don’t think they ought to comment or take a position on this, because they really don’t know. With many cancers, we have been listening to them for years and it’s not working.

I’ve read a ton of information supporting the use of vitamins, herbs, etc, and many have no interaction with chemo drugs. The place you need to go for answers, is an herbalist, naturalpath, someone who actually studies this.

I listened to my husband’s doctor too with regard to this issue….despite what I felt.

Take a look at this study from MD Anderson about Turmeric
http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/oncolog/articles/07/9-sep/9-07-2.html

One thing everyone should take, especially if fighting cancer is vitamin D. Have your level checked by your doctor and dose it accordingly.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/vitamin-D

In my opinion, some supplements should be taken while on chemo…mostly anti inflammatory supplements like turmeric, and no doubt vitamin D

hi jen,
sorry to hear about mom,here is what my wifes oncologist said to try, but check with your doctor because everyone is differant…try a slice of ginger in your mouth during treatments, can be chewed if nausea starts or persists…or place one large piece according to her tastes in 6-8 ounces of diluted ,freshly squeezed grapefruit juice…blend and strain the ginger and drink with meals…it has immune augmenting properties as well as anti-nausea and anti-vomiting properties…i hope this helps and i wish the best for mom….ron

I was told to avoid anti-oxidents because they counteract the chemotherapy. We want to kill cells, not keep them healthy when we are on chemo.

That being said, I do take a not-so-strong vitamin every day to help keep my strength up.