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My mom had her spleen removed due to cancer, and her immune system isn't good. are there certain vitamins/supplements that might help?
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Splenectomy: Hopefully she has been immunized against the pneumococcus and meningococcus. If she sticks to a healthy diet hopefully she will be ok. There are no proven supplements that will restore her immune function.
Answered 11/16/2013
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Not specifically: Having a spleen removed makes a person more susceptible to specific types of infection, but taking specific vitamins or supplements are not likely to be any better than just maintaining overall good nutrition. Depending on the type and severity of her cancer, she may have a depressed immune system, not to mention the effects of chemo (if she's on it).
Answered 1/6/2015
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