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wendym23
wendym23 Member Posts: 5
edited May 2017 in Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hi Ladies,


I will be starting radiation June 1st. I'm currently on tamoxifen as well. Can you take this and radiation? I'm taking D3 and Magnesium daily. I'm also on a strict plant based diet. I actually feel really good. I've had a few hot flashes, but the magnesium is helping them. Do you all have any suggestions on what I should not take or eat during radiation? Any suggestions on how to get through it without many side effects? Thank you.

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited May 2017

    Some docs are OK with tamoxifen during radiation. Check with your medical team, because they will know what they want you to do. Also follow your radiation oncologist's advice for whether or not to continue supplements.

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited May 2017

    I haven't taken Tamox, but started Femara a week after starting rads 7+ yrs ago. No problems. I also took Super B Vits, Vit D and K (potassium) throughout. Am not a Vegan or Vegetarian so ate a balanced diet then.

    Be sure to clear any 'suppliments' you take with your Drs.

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  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2017

    Stay away from antioxidant supplements (naturally antioxidant foods are okay in reasonable amounts). You want cell damage during radiation (and chemo)—it’s the whole point. Antioxidants prevent this. Make sure you hydrate adequately and avoid infections, as your immune system is somewhat weakened (though not as much as during chemo). Clear any other supplements, including oils & herbals, with your RO and MO before starting rads.

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