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- October 23, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Has anyone been given advice by their doctor on taking vitamin d supplements while on Yervoy? If so, how much to take? I know there are studies on whether vitamin d is helpful in fighting melanoma, but wasn’t sure about how much to take, if any, when starting Yervoy.Has anyone been given advice by their doctor on taking vitamin d supplements while on Yervoy? If so, how much to take? I know there are studies on whether vitamin d is helpful in fighting melanoma, but wasn’t sure about how much to take, if any, when starting Yervoy.
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- October 24, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Hi,
I have heard something about using vitamin C while on yervoy, but never of vitamin D. Well, if the doctor adviced you to use it, then probably he should be the one to limit dosage too.
Though, I would rather advise you to think of using something more researched and legitimated, like biotherapy treatment (e.g. virotherapy) because it is trusted to be more effective and convincing than vitamin d.
Take care!
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- October 24, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Hi,
I have heard something about using vitamin C while on yervoy, but never of vitamin D. Well, if the doctor adviced you to use it, then probably he should be the one to limit dosage too.
Though, I would rather advise you to think of using something more researched and legitimated, like biotherapy treatment (e.g. virotherapy) because it is trusted to be more effective and convincing than vitamin d.
Take care!
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- October 24, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Hi,
I have heard something about using vitamin C while on yervoy, but never of vitamin D. Well, if the doctor adviced you to use it, then probably he should be the one to limit dosage too.
Though, I would rather advise you to think of using something more researched and legitimated, like biotherapy treatment (e.g. virotherapy) because it is trusted to be more effective and convincing than vitamin d.
Take care!
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- October 24, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Since I've had this progression they have discussed exactly what supplements I'm taking including all over the counter meds. I'm to call before I think. However, I also have a deficiency with vitamin D. A few years ago had to take the mega doses and now my numbers are fine. Not on Yervoy, but you need to talk to the Dr. I take vitamin D because of how my body reacts when my numbers are low. I felt that while they are under control I don't have many of the aches and pains! I'm not saying it keeps of cancer, it makes me feel better. So they have me taking a supplement with it but the numbers aren't huge amounts, it's enough to keep my body numbers right.
When your on a cancer fighting drug make sure that you just don't create your own problem.
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- October 24, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Since I've had this progression they have discussed exactly what supplements I'm taking including all over the counter meds. I'm to call before I think. However, I also have a deficiency with vitamin D. A few years ago had to take the mega doses and now my numbers are fine. Not on Yervoy, but you need to talk to the Dr. I take vitamin D because of how my body reacts when my numbers are low. I felt that while they are under control I don't have many of the aches and pains! I'm not saying it keeps of cancer, it makes me feel better. So they have me taking a supplement with it but the numbers aren't huge amounts, it's enough to keep my body numbers right.
When your on a cancer fighting drug make sure that you just don't create your own problem.
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- October 24, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Since I've had this progression they have discussed exactly what supplements I'm taking including all over the counter meds. I'm to call before I think. However, I also have a deficiency with vitamin D. A few years ago had to take the mega doses and now my numbers are fine. Not on Yervoy, but you need to talk to the Dr. I take vitamin D because of how my body reacts when my numbers are low. I felt that while they are under control I don't have many of the aches and pains! I'm not saying it keeps of cancer, it makes me feel better. So they have me taking a supplement with it but the numbers aren't huge amounts, it's enough to keep my body numbers right.
When your on a cancer fighting drug make sure that you just don't create your own problem.
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- October 24, 2011 at 10:55 pm
I have heard of taking Vitamin D when you have melanoma for two reasons: one, that as a melanoma patient, you are obviously not outside as much taking it in naturally, and two, that there seems to be a link between low Vitamin D numbers and melanoma in some cases.
But I would definitely discuss the addition of Vitamin D or any other supplement with your doctor first to make sure they would interact in a way that would minimize the effect of the Yervoy. : )
Michelle, wife of Don
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- October 25, 2011 at 1:03 am
This whole Vitamin D thing is such a mystery! There is definitely a strong link between low Vit D levels and melanoma, and places where the sun does not shine as strongly (i.e., Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) have higher incidences of melanoma. But then the opposite effect is true, too. Too much sun can equal melanoma as well. So how do we get a balanced amount of Vitamin D?? (This is all from my very unscientific memory!)
Cristy, Stage IV
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- October 25, 2011 at 1:03 am
This whole Vitamin D thing is such a mystery! There is definitely a strong link between low Vit D levels and melanoma, and places where the sun does not shine as strongly (i.e., Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) have higher incidences of melanoma. But then the opposite effect is true, too. Too much sun can equal melanoma as well. So how do we get a balanced amount of Vitamin D?? (This is all from my very unscientific memory!)
Cristy, Stage IV
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- October 25, 2011 at 1:03 am
This whole Vitamin D thing is such a mystery! There is definitely a strong link between low Vit D levels and melanoma, and places where the sun does not shine as strongly (i.e., Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) have higher incidences of melanoma. But then the opposite effect is true, too. Too much sun can equal melanoma as well. So how do we get a balanced amount of Vitamin D?? (This is all from my very unscientific memory!)
Cristy, Stage IV
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- October 24, 2011 at 10:55 pm
I have heard of taking Vitamin D when you have melanoma for two reasons: one, that as a melanoma patient, you are obviously not outside as much taking it in naturally, and two, that there seems to be a link between low Vitamin D numbers and melanoma in some cases.
But I would definitely discuss the addition of Vitamin D or any other supplement with your doctor first to make sure they would interact in a way that would minimize the effect of the Yervoy. : )
Michelle, wife of Don
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- October 24, 2011 at 10:55 pm
I have heard of taking Vitamin D when you have melanoma for two reasons: one, that as a melanoma patient, you are obviously not outside as much taking it in naturally, and two, that there seems to be a link between low Vitamin D numbers and melanoma in some cases.
But I would definitely discuss the addition of Vitamin D or any other supplement with your doctor first to make sure they would interact in a way that would minimize the effect of the Yervoy. : )
Michelle, wife of Don
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- October 25, 2011 at 2:53 am
You can hear an Vitamin D-3 expert speech (free) if you sign up for the cancer summit.
see the following link for details.
http://www.renegadehealth.com/cancer/
Best Wishes,
Gene
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- October 26, 2011 at 11:43 pm
I am listening to the broadcast there. One must look at this in a very critical light. Note that they will gladly sell you a copy of the broadcast for $495.00. (It's on for five nights starting 10/25/2011 at 8-10 PM EST,) (After reagisteration it available for 24 hours without payment, then a payment is required to obtain the briefing. The Gerson therapy is one of the issues presented. (all one sided of course.)
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- October 27, 2011 at 1:58 am
Hello Jerry,
The cost is only $49.50 and if it saves your life, I consider it money well spent!
See: http://www.renegadehealth.com/cancer/index-page.html
Best wishes,
Gene
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- October 27, 2011 at 1:58 am
Hello Jerry,
The cost is only $49.50 and if it saves your life, I consider it money well spent!
See: http://www.renegadehealth.com/cancer/index-page.html
Best wishes,
Gene
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- October 27, 2011 at 1:58 am
Hello Jerry,
The cost is only $49.50 and if it saves your life, I consider it money well spent!
See: http://www.renegadehealth.com/cancer/index-page.html
Best wishes,
Gene
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- October 26, 2011 at 11:43 pm
I am listening to the broadcast there. One must look at this in a very critical light. Note that they will gladly sell you a copy of the broadcast for $495.00. (It's on for five nights starting 10/25/2011 at 8-10 PM EST,) (After reagisteration it available for 24 hours without payment, then a payment is required to obtain the briefing. The Gerson therapy is one of the issues presented. (all one sided of course.)
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- October 26, 2011 at 11:43 pm
I am listening to the broadcast there. One must look at this in a very critical light. Note that they will gladly sell you a copy of the broadcast for $495.00. (It's on for five nights starting 10/25/2011 at 8-10 PM EST,) (After reagisteration it available for 24 hours without payment, then a payment is required to obtain the briefing. The Gerson therapy is one of the issues presented. (all one sided of course.)
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- October 25, 2011 at 2:53 am
You can hear an Vitamin D-3 expert speech (free) if you sign up for the cancer summit.
see the following link for details.
http://www.renegadehealth.com/cancer/
Best Wishes,
Gene
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- October 25, 2011 at 2:53 am
You can hear an Vitamin D-3 expert speech (free) if you sign up for the cancer summit.
see the following link for details.
http://www.renegadehealth.com/cancer/
Best Wishes,
Gene
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