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A member asked:
Can i take vitamin d while on chemotherapy for breast cancer?
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Yes: There are no contraindications to vitamin d supplementation while on chemotherapy. There are vitamin d receptors found in breast tissue. Vitamin d has been shown to decrease the chance of developing certain benign and malignant types of breast cancer. However in the case of active breast cancer, while on chemotherapy, I do not believe there's any data showing benefits of vitamin d during chemo.
Answered 2/29/2012
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Yes: This vitamin does not effect chemotherapy. Do no take more than the recommended amount.
Answered 3/19/2014
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