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Sam09
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9 years ago

Has anyone had vitamin c infusions on taxol herceptin and perjeta

Hi ladies
                Has anyone had vitamin c infusions with the above drugs? I am going to have my first infusion of vit c on Monday after having my first taxol last Wednesday. I did ask the hospital but as usual the medical professional normally frown on natural therapies so the answer I received was what I expected. Of course no one died of vit c and I have horrible toxic poisons currently swirling through my system but still I thought I would ask if anyone has had them and mixed them with my treatment. I also drink grapefruit juice daily in which no one informed me not to and I just read it reacts with chemo but hey Im not dead yet doing this. Hopefully someone on here has done the vit c infusions and can advise me. Thanks in advance....

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  • Cosette's avatar
    Cosette
    Member
    9 years ago
    This is a friendly reminder about our community guidelines. Please remember to give each other the benefit of the doubt and treat others with respect. This is a big community and everyone participates differently. While you may disagree with others, remember you won't always like everything you see and sometimes it's just better to keep on scrolling. 
  • Hopes_and_Dream's avatar
    Hopes_and_Dream
    Member
    9 years ago
    Thanks for the information supplied Kathy. That's one of the great things about this forum - even if the feedback isn't relevant to some, there are so many other ladies who will learn and benefit. 
    Best wishes, Jane x


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    Sam09
    Member
    9 years ago
    Thanks Kathy I actually asked other women for their experiences I've done it thanks and am still breathing which is more than I can say about the horrors
    of chemo I don't want your feedback thanks 

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    Kathy_BCNA
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Sam

    This is Kathy from BCNA's Policy Team. We always recommend to women that they talk to their doctors, especially their medical oncologist, about any vitamin supplements or other natural therapies they are thinking of using. There is evidence that high doses of Vitamin C can reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy, including for breast cancer. This would be why your doctors have recommended against having Vitamin C infusions. Other supplements, such as St John's Wort, can also make chemotherapy less effective.

    There is really good, reliable information about interactions between herbs, vitamin supplements including Vitamin C and other products on the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Centre's Herbs website. There is also an app you can download to your phone.

    Hope this helps.

    Kathy

  • brightspace's avatar
    brightspace
    Member
    9 years ago
    Some info on  website cancerresearchuk.org
    Grape fruit juice can interfere with some cancer treatments especially stomach enzymes check with doctor
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    ccasper
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hey. I have been taking some supplements through chemo but have been cautious with what and how much. My onc was happy for me to have any supplements as long as it wasn't intravenous or high dose which I have avoided. I have had vit c in a low dose though. I also have turmeric in cooking and switched to organic food and minimal sugar. It is best to take on board what the oncologist says but I know the research into antioxidants is not extensive and varies. Go wth your gut. A lot of the things you see online can be misleading. Do you see a naturopath? My GP is a naturopathic doctor so I take her advice with that of my oncologist. Good luck