Afternoon all. I start chemo on Thursday following a right side mastectomy, stage 3, in December and then in January pathology showed cancer cells found on lymph nodes. Oesrogenen positive HER negative. I will be having infusion every fortnight with injections to stimulate blood cells. 4 rounds on EC and then 4 rounds of Paclitaxel. Does anyone recommend any vitamins or supplements or should I avoid putting anything else into my system?!
Hi Sansa35c942
I had 3 cycles of EC and 12 of paclitaxel, plus the injections, and didn't take any vitamins or supplements.
It's very important that you discuss anything you're thinking of taking with your oncologist to check that they are okay to take. I understand that some supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of the chemo.
Wishing you all the best
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