Evening Primrose Oil, and ER+ bc..

Harley44

Evening Primrose Oil, and ER+ bc..

Harley44

Hi all,

I have a question.  My pcp dr. isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, and she has recommended that I take evening primrose oil to help with the hot flashes...

Does anyone know if it's safe to take this if you have ER+ bc?  I know, I could look it up or google it or something, but... I am just too lazy!

Thanks in advance,

Harley

PS  This dr. also suggested I take SOY.... DUH!  THAT IS ESTROGEN!  I thought that drs. were supposed to be smart, and they would at least know this VERY well known fact...

Harley44

OK  I have googled EPO, and it seems to be controversial... 

I am wondering if this dr. knows ANYTHING?? 

Tender, I know you probably have the latest info. on this supplement and whether we ER+ bc survivors can take it.  I guess until I know something definite, I won't take it...

....sigh....

Harley

Rosemary44

You can bring this to your Dr.:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17855484?ordinalpos=6&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

Curlylocks

My oncologist said it is safe....I am er/pr+.  Have been taking it for a few months for hot flashes and it does help a little....

Michele 

Harley44

Rosemary,

Thanks for the info. on soy. 

Harley

Harley44

Michele,

You say it helps "a little".  That doesn't sound very encouraging.

Thanks
Harley

CurlyGirly

Harley,

I was taking evening primrose oil up until I was first dx'd 5 years ago. My onc told me to stop taking it as it may be contributing to feeding my er/pr+ tumor. Since they're not sure, I'm not taking any chances.

Jan 

Harley44

Jan,

I just saw your post...  Thanks!  I am in total agreement with you!  There is so much that they just don't know, but... better safe than sorry!!

Thanks again!

Harley