Hello I have ER/PR + Breast Cancer Stage 4 and have a quick question on EPO and Vit E.
Am currently on Letrozole and Zoladex plus Ribo I take Vit D and Calcium tablets.
Would it be alright to take Evening Primrose Oil to help with the night sweats in medical menopause - I found a tablet containing 1000mg of EPO and Vit E 10mg.
Would the Vitamin E in the EPO tablet be alright as well?
Best
M
Hi Mitzi11
Thanks for contacting Macmillan Cancer Support and welcome to the online community.
Unfortunately, as nurses on this platform we are not able to advise or recommend any medication.
We would always advise speaking with your breast care team about any supplements you may wish to take. This is just to ensure they are happy with you taking certain supplements and aware of anything that may be contraindicated with your current treatment.
We have a supportive breast cancer group that you may find helpful.
Breast cancer now have a service called “someone like me” where you can be matched up with someone who is going through a similar experience. Many people find the peer support of others in similar circumstances reassuring to have.
I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes,
Annemarie (Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
Our ref: AKR / CF
