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A 52-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take fish oil, ie cod liver oil, omega 3 if you have had breast cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 48 years experience
These are generally : To enhance the "good" lipids in your body. Breast cancer patients may be advised to avoid substances that may contain estrogens. No correlation here, ok to use.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Travis Kidneranswered
Surgical Oncology 18 years experience
Tell the Surgeon: Be sure to tell your surgeon about these. These supplements increase your chances of bleeding and can increase the complication rate with biopsies and with surgery.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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