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My mother is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. i his is her second time. this fkrat was back in 2015, where she also went through radiation and a mastectomy. will activated charcoal help in treating chemo side effects?
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No: Activated charcoal is unlikely to treat the side effects of chemo. You should talk to her doctor as there are medications to address side effects of chemo.
Answered 3/25/2022
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