8 Supplements for Breast Cancer to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist About

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8 Supplements for Breast Cancer to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist About

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September 28 2018

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Dr. Kim Stoakes, PharmD, BCPS, a pharmacist at Hy-Vee in Webster City, Iowa, and a breast cancer survivor herself, can certainly empathize with her breast cancer patients. Here are a few supplements she recommends, but it's important to talk to your doctor of pharmacist about what's right for you. 

 

  1. Probiotics

    Florajen Digestion is a favorite for Dr. Stoakes.

  2. Ginger

    Ginger supplements may help prevent nausea.

  3. Vitamin B12

    Vitamin B12, 2,500 units for neuropathies, such as pain in hands and feet. 

  4. Lansinoh Ointment

    This may help with radiated skin.

  5. Miralax

    Miralax can help relieve constipation associated with treatments.

  6. Cetirizine

    Cetirizine may be helpful if you're receiving pre-medication for neutropenia. 

  7. Ice

    Placing hands and feet in ice during chemotherapy can decrease neuropathy. 

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