Supplements safe following ovarian cancer?

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My sleep is regularly disturbed following ovarian cancer and an abdominal hysterectomy. I wake up with hot flushes almost every night. 

I was on hrt until last year and I'm 62, nearly 63. Of course,  I can't take HRT anymore now. 

  1. Does anyone know if it's safe for me to take starflower oil and evening primrose oil? I've read that xan help. 
  • Hello there! I was on HRT too before a stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis last year - Drs took me off it - I underwent the same surgery as yourself including chemo - a few symptoms have returned (I’m 59) I probably get two warm flashes a day and mood swings .. my oncologist said I could go back on it if I felt it would alleviate my symptoms - I chose not too for the moment as I feel my body it still healing and I’m still in targeted chemo but may consider it again in the future. I would think the support nurses and talking to your oncologist would help you make decisions about supplements. Wishing you luck best wishes 

  • Thanks for the reply. I will contact my oncology team,  as you suggest. 

    I hope your treatment goes well and that you have good support around you. Chemotherapy can be tough, and it seems to be cumulative. 

    Wishing you all the best in return.  x