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Question for Steph from her post: what do you mean modify antioxidants so chemo can do it's work? should I eat more or less of these foods?
I will try to be more clear. Most of us cancer types like to take extra antioxidants as a deterrant to our disease. Many people take extra vitamins A, C, E and the like. It is my understanding that these supplements will iterfere with the work of the chemo drugs if taken in doses higher than what we would get in a standard multivitamin. Eating foods rich in these vitamins is good, but not taking extra in pill form.
Anyway, that was the advice of my medical oncologist when going back on chemo for my liver mets. I heeded his advice and the treatment worked fine. After getting off chemo he said I could take what I pleased if it made me feel better (mentally having some possible control over the disease).
I hope this answers your question. Maybe others have some input on this question??
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