Is there a reputable fact sheet available for vitamins and mineral supplements, including possible benefits, that are ok to take alongside hormone treatment?I have just recently started taking Tamoxifen and will be moved on to AI's around December.At the moment Im taking Turmeric, Magnesium, Evening Primrose and Glucosamine. I mentioned these to my oncologist at my last visit.Thinking of adding Biotin and looking into Vit D...then I may as well open my own vitamin shop in my kitchen!I have never taken vitamins before but want to tackle this long haul with a positive attitude and anything which may help, well Im open to give it a good go.Thanks

Vitamin K can be very useful, but is also useful to promote natural blood clotting ( ie stopping bleeds), my old dentist used to always advocate its use. But if like me you are trying to improve bone density and on blood thinners due to heart issues possibly caused by chemo, then seek medical advice before using vitamin K. Old story, good for one thing, maybe contraindicated for another.

Have you had blood tests so that you know what should be your targeted vitamin to take?

I recently had blood tests. My oncologist had the results when I mentioned the vitamins and he was ok with them. No I dont know about "targeted" vitamins.

Not that I know of but saw my medical oncologist today for hormone therapy - I am to take Femara which is an aromatase inhibitor he suggested krill oil for joint pain side effects as well as Calciumand Vitamin D as AIS cause bone thinning ( apparently tamoxifen does not) Many of our fellow bloggers have posted they take powdered magnesium supplements. But wise to check with your oncologist that any supplements and the dosage you are taking don't conflict with their medical regimen.

Hi LisaO, unfortunately my GP and oncologist are not really for vitamins. My GP did request the usual yearly blood test and said all was well. I think eating good foods (maybe organic) should be all we need but I understand there are some exceptions and sometime vitamins are needed in some cases....I'm never sure about this.sorry probably not much help.

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LITHGOW1950
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8 years ago
Hi LisaO, unfortunately my GP and oncologist are not really for vitamins. My GP did request the usual yearly blood test and said all was well. I think eating good foods (maybe organic) should be all we need but I understand there are some exceptions and sometime vitamins are needed in some cases....I'm never sure about this.
sorry probably not much help.
Romla
Member
8 years ago
Not that I know of but saw my medical oncologist today for hormone therapy - I am to take Femara which is an aromatase inhibitor he suggested krill oil for joint pain side effects as well as Calciumand Vitamin D as AIS cause bone thinning ( apparently tamoxifen does not) Many of our fellow bloggers have posted they take powdered magnesium supplements. But wise to check with your oncologist that any supplements and the dosage you are taking don't conflict with their medical regimen.
LisaO
Member
8 years ago
I recently had blood tests. My oncologist had the results when I mentioned the vitamins and he was ok with them. No I dont know about "targeted" vitamins.
iserbrown
Member
8 years ago
Have you had blood tests so that you know what should be your targeted vitamin to take?

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