Supplements During Chemotherapy May Work Against Mesothelioma Treatment
A new study suggests that it could be risky to take supplements during chemotherapy for mesothelioma and other cancers. The study took place at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. It focused on more than 1,100 breast cancer patients. It found that patients who took certain antioxidant supplements during chemotherapy had worse outcomes than those who did not. The study’s authors say antioxidants undermine one of the main jobs of chemotherapy drugs – to create oxidative stress in cancer cells. Chemotherapy is the primary first-line treatment for malignant mesothelioma and many other cancers. Why Avoid Antioxidant Supplements During Chemotherapy? Antioxidants are compounds found in many fruits and vegetables. Vitamins A, C, E, and B12 are examples…