HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post

Donna · 02-27-2009, 02:32 PM

Hi amazing group!

I am due for my next check up with my oncologist and I noticed on the blood test she requested a check on my vitamin D levels. I take vitamin D supplements - does anyone know if I should stop taking them before the test in case that would skew the results? I will probably get an answer here quicker than calling her office. :-)

Thanks, Have a GREAT day!

Donna

02-27-2009, 02:32 PM	#1
Donna Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shingle Springs, CA - near Sacramento Posts: 295	blood test for vitamin D question Hi amazing group! I am due for my next check up with my oncologist and I noticed on the blood test she requested a check on my vitamin D levels. I take vitamin D supplements - does anyone know if I should stop taking them before the test in case that would skew the results? I will probably get an answer here quicker than calling her office. :-) Thanks, Have a GREAT day! Donna __________________ Donna in the Sierra Foothills of California Diagnosed 6/7/06 invasive ductal carcinoma/ductal carcinoma in situ Lumpectomy 6/21/06 Pathology: Er 99% Pr 10% Her2/neu 3+ DNA Index 1.0 S-Phase 3/High Primary Tumor 2.4 cm Sentinel Node Tumor 2.1cm A/C/T+ Herceptin + rads + Arimidex stopped Herceptin after 7 mos. due to low MUGA Surgery for thickened uterine tissue May 2008 - conclusion: side effect of Arimidex Switched from Arimidex to Femara - joint/tendon problems significantly better! 2 year mark Pet scan and Echo shows all clear! 5 year mammogram with ultrasound shows no sign of cancer - yay! 11 years, 11 months new breast cancer - found lump Mastectomy 4/30/2018 Pathology: Er99%, PR 28%, Her2 negative! (new type) Faslodex