On 11/10/2006 Nofarm wrote:
As I read the posts tonight, I see several about supplements...especially particular brands. My husband was on Avastin, an angiogenesis, now on Erbitux, a monoclonal antibody therapy. Our oncologist at U of Colorado asked us to use supplements "prudently" as the antioxidents contained in pills...and foods...can have a negative effect on Avastin and possibly work against it. The information on how it works as shown on the drug company CD leads me to believe there is a reason for his warning. As much as I would like to hear of magic pills, it is my instinct that we should all consult our doctors before we simply start taking someone's $100 magic pills, liquids or powders. I know all cancers are different and vary from individual to individual, as do our reactions to the "cures". I am sure that there are people who get wonderful results, in fact, I have a good friend who brought his CEA down and blood up with Raspberry Gold...but too much of a good thing, especially when people are making big bucks from selling worry me. More over, which one do we choose? I know people selling at least six different brands. Any independent research will be appreciated. Nikki
Hello: I have been trying to find information on Avastin. I am taking it for ovarian cancer and want to stop. I have been taking some natural suppliments. No one knows what will conflict with avastin. My doctors don't know what will conflict. Why is your husband taking Avastin?
Thanks
Vicki