Hi sorry do have another quick question, my pharmacist recommended MSM supplement to help with my secondary liver cancer (i have just finished last chemo now onto immunotherapy only for 2 years) she said it helped her when she had liver problems! Do you have any info or advise on this MSM supplement please?
Hi carpfishing
Welcome back to Macmillan Cancer Support, my name is Sarah one of the cancer information nurses.
No need to apologise about another question, happy to answer as best we can anything you need support with.
It is natural to think about ways to support your health on treatment and whether extra supplements are beneficial.
In most cases there is limited research to say whether supplements can benefit you and whether they can have an adverse effect on treatment, such as immunotherapy. We would encourage you to talk this through with your consultant or specialist nurse about their thoughts on this subject.
I have added a couple of links in here about healthy eating and looking after your liver, you may find helpful.
Best wishes on your continuing treatment and if we can help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.
Take Care
Sarah S
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
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