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Jean · 01-23-2008, 04:52 AM

Regarding supplements and chemo...

http://www.abreastinthewest.ca/medical2.cfm?Num=43

You have to fully understand the possible consequences of combining antioxidant supplements and chemo. Based on the CURRENT knowledge available, there is a potential reduced effectivenss of certain chemotherapeautic agents when combined with antioxidants. This could mean that with a reduced benefit there could be a lack of response, or continued progression of the cancer despite therapy or a decrease in long term survival, this has not been determined.

When I was having radiation, the very first thing the rad dr. stated was no antioxidants during treatment, esp. Vit. C
Since none of the supplements/and/herbs are not regulated and are easliy purchased we must be cautious and remember
these are drugs in and of themselves. No one really understand their reactions along with chemo. I do not know of any
trials on this subject...we should check with Lani to see if she has any research articles on this.

Great Topic.
Regards,
jean

01-23-2008, 04:52 AM	#7
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	A good read... Regarding supplements and chemo... http://www.abreastinthewest.ca/medical2.cfm?Num=43 You have to fully understand the possible consequences of combining antioxidant supplements and chemo. Based on the CURRENT knowledge available, there is a potential reduced effectivenss of certain chemotherapeautic agents when combined with antioxidants. This could mean that with a reduced benefit there could be a lack of response, or continued progression of the cancer despite therapy or a decrease in long term survival, this has not been determined. When I was having radiation, the very first thing the rad dr. stated was no antioxidants during treatment, esp. Vit. C Since none of the supplements/and/herbs are not regulated and are easliy purchased we must be cautious and remember these are drugs in and of themselves. No one really understand their reactions along with chemo. I do not know of any trials on this subject...we should check with Lani to see if she has any research articles on this. Great Topic. Regards, jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006 Last edited by Jean; 01-23-2008 at 05:04 AM..