Should I take anti-oxidants prior to, during, and post treatment?

[sdstarfish]

My oncologist also pooh-poohed anti-oxidants; however, my naturopathic doctor gave them a thumbs-up. It is indeed a divided issue; if you look through naturopathic journals, you'll see research avidly supporting anti-oxidants, while oncological journals often do not.
I opted to eat as many anti-oxidant-rich foods as my body craved.