Dear DJ,
On behalf of Cancer Treatment Centers of America and myself, thank you for your questions.
I am proud to report that my book Challenge Cancer and Win! has completed its fourth printing as of late last year. Most Borders Books & Music stores are happy to order it for you, or you may wish to order a personalized copy by calling NutriQuest Press toll free at 888.913.9284. You may also order this book through challengecancer.com or amazon.com.
When it comes to choosing nutritional supplements, it can be very confusing to determine which brands or formulas are best suited to you as an individual. That's why I recommend seeking the advice of a health care professional who can help you build a sound nutrition program for your optimal health and healing. This is especially true when you are undergoing cancer treatment. For example, FOLFOX4 is a regimen of 5-FU, leucovorin and oxaliplatin. Too much folate and vitamin B6 may interfere with some of these drugs. A qualified practitioner can identify those nutrients that may help, or hinder, your specific cancer treatment regimen. If you can't find a nutrition expert in your area, you may wish to contact Cancer Resource Center at 800.940.2822 to learn about our telephone nutrition consultation services. Now, to answer your brand-specific question: Immunopower contains a blend of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other accessory nutrients delivered in 1- 2 daily packets (10 capsules per packet) and powders. I believe the manufacturers created a less-overwhelming regimen called Immunopower EZ; however, I am not sure which nutrients have been altered or discarded in the EZ formula. CNCA's ImmunoMax, one of the formulations created and used by CTCA's physicians and clinicians, is a high potency multivitamin mineral complex that is often used in combination with omega-3 fatty acids and maximum potency antioxidants and plant chemicals (EPAMax and OxiMax, respectively). These are the top-selling supplements used by cancer patients at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Here's my take home message: nutrition is one of the most powerful strategies you have to fight cancer. Finding others who specialize in nutrition for cancer patients and who can educate you about your most appropriate nutrition options just makes good sense.
Best wishes,
Kim Dalzell, PhD, RD, LD
Director, Holistic Nutrition Services
Cancer Resource Center
Cancer Treatment Centers of Americ