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I'm on chemotherapy treatments. is it ok to take vitamin d supplements and calcium in addition to chemo, since i have pre-arthritis? joint pain
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Depends: This depends highly on the type of chemo you are taking. Some actually increase the bone breakdown and increase calcium in your blood. You really need to talk with your oncologist and family physician before starting.
Answered 11/27/2017
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