2 steps fwd, 1 step back - the joys of neutropenia, reflux, internal bleeding and Vitamin D deficien

Thanks Lisa

in the searches I did there was also a suggested link between low vitamin d and depression... I thought it interesting as there was a study somewhere that suggested you were more likely to be happy if you lived in a sunny place.

i think many people who are sun smart have low vitamin d - I know I do .. How do you get the right balance that is the trick???

Hope you are doing better Nadine xxx

Thanks for the info Lisa

Thanks Lisa

I am glad that Cancer Council Australia is continuing to monitor studies examining Vitamin D deficiency and links to certain types of cancer. In the meantime, I will follow the advice of my doctor and continue to take a Vitamin D3 capsule to boost my levels.

Thanks for following this up.

Nadine

Hello all,

It’s Lisa from the policy team. I am sorry to hear about everything you went through during the Christmas period Nadine and hope that you are feeling much better.

I have had a look at some of the research discussing vitamin D and breast cancer:

The Cancer Council Australia’s iheard website contains the following information about vitamin D in relation to cancer: 'Recent studies have shown vitamin D may protect against certain cancers, but other studies have found no protective effect. There is no definitive evidence; Cancer Council Australia is monitoring research in this area in order to provide the best possible advice to Australians.'

The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute has also developed the booklet, Vitamin D and Breast Cancer. The booklet notes that, 'An insufficient level of vitamin D in the blood is thought to be involved in the development and progression of breast cancer. Research shows that women who have low vitamin D levels have a greater risk of developing breast cancer. In addition, women whose vitamin D levels are low at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis have been shown to have an increased risk of their cancer returning in the future.' Here is a link to the booklet in case you would like to have a look.

It appears that some research suggests that vitamin D levels may impact women’s risk of breast cancer, but that more research is needed. If you are interested in finding out more about vitamin D, it would be best to talk to your doctor.

Warm regards,
Lisa

My surgeon mentioned the vitamin D link to me as well as personally rang me a few weeks after to say to start taking Vitamin D.Have heard the link on vitamin D being related to a number of diseases/disorders but it was new to me too.

Hope you are now back on track.xx

Hi I was in for a couple of days, I was booked to see a show and missed out because of hospital stay. Was really impressed with my husband who always gets it wrong for presents got me tickets for the same show for christmas. You have a way to go try and rest

Hi Ladies,

I will have a chat with Lisa from our Policy team first thing Monday morning.

Ann-Marie x

My thoughts are with you. I had 5 days in hospital on IV intensely and then was allowed home with oral antibiotics for a number of weeks. It's wearing. Hope your count picks up.

Take care Christine xx

Thanks for the cuddle Tracey. Right back at you. Anne-Marie is looking into the Vitamin D information so may be other people will end up knowing to. It's interesting that they have this on the US breast cancer.org

Thnx Chriss. How long all up were you in hospital?

The link is really interesting. Maybe the Dr was onto something then. I am glad that Anne- Marie is looking into it.