Vitamin C May Decrease BC Mortality

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Bestbird
Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
edited October 2016 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Looks like time to reach for that glass of OJ!

"In women with breast cancer, an increased consumption of vitamin C in the diet was associated with reduced mortality risk, according to recent findings.

The 10 selected studies evaluated the use of vitamin C supplementation and dietary consumption of vitamin C and encompassed a combined 17,696 breast cancer cases, 2,791 deaths and 1,558 deaths due to breast cancer.

A 100 mg per day increase in dietary vitamin C consumption had a summary RR (reduced risk) of 0.73 (95% CI, 0.59-0.89) for total mortality and 0.78 (95% CI, 0.64-0.94) for mortality specifically related to breast cancer."

From: http://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/breast-cancer/news/online/%7B3e4c1a2a-f42c-43d5-8b4d-0c07e624c274%7D/increased-vitamin-c-intake-reduced-breast-cancer-mortality-risk

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  • sandilee
    sandilee Member Posts: 1,843
    edited April 2014

    High fives to red peppers, broccoli, kale and strawberries!

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  • ibcmets
    ibcmets Member Posts: 4,286
    edited April 2014

    At first, I thought this would be a lot of extra sugar due to orange juice; but the C in the veggies mentioned sounds better.

    Terri

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  • cheery
    cheery Member Posts: 311
    edited April 2014

    Thanks, Bestbird. 

    I've been reading research about Vit C (both IV and supplements form) and I've never gotten more confused, lol!! 

    Compare this to last year's breaking news by Nobel Prize winner, Dr Watson.. 

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/777516

    Just saying..

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  • Heidihill
    Heidihill Member Posts: 5,476
    edited April 2014

    Confusing is right. I'll take the veggies and some juice anyway. I read IV Vitamin C is pro-oxidative because it is so much so that would fit in with Watson's theory.

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  • Bestbird
    Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
    edited April 2014

    Cheery, I think Dr. Watson had made a hypothesis, whereas the recent information was based upon actual studies. 

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited April 2014

    best bird.  You always have the most informative topics.  Thanks !!!! I love to know what is on the horizon or new changes recommended to lifestyle , nutrition, supplements or prescribed treatments. My mo has had me take vit c since dx stage 4.  Good to see actual studies on this.  Thanks again. I always read any topic I see you have started.   Also wish there was a like button. 

    Sandilee - so glad too see the vegetables with vit c. Looks like I already love these but all the more reason to enjoy it now. Thanks. 

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  • AmyQ
    AmyQ Member Posts: 2,182
    edited April 2014

    I second the statement the Bestbird provides such useful information.  I'm curious, are you in the medical field or some type of science?

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  • Bestbird
    Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
    edited April 2014

    AmyQand PattyPepper, thank you for your kind words!  I am most definitely a layperson.   Perhaps my background as a software development Project Manager, with all the research and analysis it entailed over decades, has helped me to review and provide information about mbc.  My hope is that perhaps at least a small subset of the information will help others in terms of qol, pain relief, and even regarding the disease itself...

    Ibcmets, thank you for raising the point about sugar in OJ - I'd been speaking metaphorically and agree that Sandilee has provided us with a wonderful Vitamin C cocktail!

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  • MusicLover
    MusicLover Member Posts: 4,225
    edited April 2014

    Thank you again Bestbird.

    I think the Dr. Watson has a point about anti-oxidants while you are on chemo or getting rads. MSKCC says to mindful of that also but if our treatment is hormone therapy then fire away with those anti-oxidants and vitamin C.  I have read that we should also watch the vitamin C supplements that contain sugar, so look for the ones that have no sugar. (I'm sure it's minimal but if we are trying to help ourselves then why have the added sugar.)

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  • sandilee
    sandilee Member Posts: 1,843
    edited April 2014

    Just finished off a really yummy smoothy when I realized it was packed with vitamin C.  And so delicious!

      1/2 c plain organic low fat yogurt

      1 1/4 c fresh pineapple & juice

      1/2 c broccoli

       3/4 c kale

    I use a Ninja blender to do the job.  I have never used fresh pineapple before and am amazed at how tasty this is.   Kale Colada?  

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  • Natada
    Natada Member Posts: 43
    edited April 2014

    Very interesting thanks for posting!

     Natada

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  • aic
    aic Member Posts: 417
    edited May 2014

    thanks for posting!

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  • cherylking2005
    cherylking2005 Member Posts: 61
    edited October 2016
    Interesting. But on the other hand I have heard from an oncologist at USC not to take or supplement with vitamin C because it also feeds the cancer cells and allows them to grow and multiple. Being stage four BC with mets to lung and bones, the last thing I want to do is feed the cancer cells. However, if you ladies want to give it a whirl, I would love to know what your experience with vitamin C is. Data changes so perhaps you are right and vitamin C is a good thing. The study was, based upon my reading for primary BC, so I would want more data for me. Please keep posting as new data comes in.
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