VITAMINS

KateM
KateM Member Posts: 6 ✭
in Health and wellbeing
Hi All,
Just wondering what, if any, Vitamins you are on during chemo.  Has anything been suggested to you? My chemo program is AC & Taxol.
Thanks!! 😊

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  • Afraser
    Afraser Member Posts: 4,452 ✭
    Hi @KateM

    I took Vitamin D as my D count wasn't good, and raised it significantly before starting chemo. Still keep taking it as I tend to stay out of the sun (burn easily) and it helps with bone density now I am on an AI. I also took Vitamin B to try and counteract peripheral neuropathy with Taxol. Not sure if the latter did any good, might have done more if taken it earlier but I think it did help. Both recommended by my oncologist. Always best to check anything you are taking with your oncologist. Best wishes.
  • kezmusc
    kezmusc Member Posts: 1,553 ✭
    Hi @KateM,

    Definitely check with your onc as @Afraser said.  There are some vitamins they don't like you taking during chemo.  I believe vitamin c is one.
    I was told not to take anything as all my levels were good.  Same chemo as you.

    xoxo
  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
    Vitamin D. Been taking it for years as I don't maintain good levels without it.
  • Kiwi Angel
    Kiwi Angel Member Posts: 1,952 ✭
    My oncologist wanted me to take vitamin D and that was pretty much the only vitamin I took during chemo. My onc told me to use this app as it is the one she refers too as it is from a cancer centre in the states. 

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