[TanyaRD]

Just wanted to chime in on Leah's question as to why curcumin might be avoided a few days before and after chemo. This is likely because curcumin is a strong antioxidant. In some studies antioxidants have been shown to decrease the effectiveness of certain chemotherapy agents. Other studies have shown the opposite or no effect. The onc I work for perfers to err on the side of caution and we recommend avoidance for 2-3 days before and after treatment but fully support its use after treatment is complete.