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Kerry-Lee47
7 years agoMember
Chemo Detox
High everyone! I’m 2 weeks post my last Chemo and am considering doing a detox to flush out the toxic build up but I’m not sure when to do this? Has anyone got any experience in this or a detox they c...
Giovanna_BCNA
7 years agoMember
Hello @Kerry-Lee47
Thanks for your post. I understand that you are only 2 weeks post chemotherapy and keen to 'detox'. I would encourage you to speak with your medical oncologist about any detox regime that you may be considering. I would also err on the side of caution especially as your body is recovering post chemotherapy.
I have attached a link below to the 'About Herbs' app via Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, you may find this helpful when researching certain vitamins, minerals or herbs.
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs
Thanks for your post. I understand that you are only 2 weeks post chemotherapy and keen to 'detox'. I would encourage you to speak with your medical oncologist about any detox regime that you may be considering. I would also err on the side of caution especially as your body is recovering post chemotherapy.
I have attached a link below to the 'About Herbs' app via Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, you may find this helpful when researching certain vitamins, minerals or herbs.
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs