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My mother has stage 4 rare breast cancer, just got double mastectomy, i've read about the incredible benefits of coq10, input?
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Be careful: Coq10 benefits for treating cancer are low. The data and research have been with chemotherapy or hormone therapy based on the hormone receptor status of the tumor. Using coq10 with chemotherapy not a lot of data. This should be discussed with her oncologist. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Not believable: This is in fact what "incredible" means. There are a few papers in junk journals alleging some relief from the side-effects of chemotherapy. These have been parleyed by the people who want to sell you coenzyme q into false hope for cancer itself, praying on desperation and the natural tendency to think, "what if this did work?" don't reward these people.
Answered 12/10/2013
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