Lea

[quote]Question: My dad has always been a health freak. Supplements and vitamins are a part of their lifestyle. I can't seem to convince the doc's to allow for a probiotic to be added to his mealplan. He finished his antibiotic a couple of days ago, and I'd like for him to start supplementing again and rebuilding wellness inside out. I am shocked at the resistance to natural health practices from the doc's and dietitian. Is this the common?
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Answer YES. In the US, it is very common since no doctor or hospital wants to get sued for malpractice when the National Cancer Institute has a bulletin out saying supplements etc can interfere with the radiation AND WORSE MAY PROTECT THE CANCER CELLS.
NCI: Dietary Supplements and Cancer Treatment: A Risky Mixture
While some studies suggest that probiotics can be helpful when radiation is given to the abdomen, pelvis, etc, there are none showing any good effects for radiation of oral cancer.
Plenty of time to take whatever he wants once treatment is over. Better safe than sorry in this instance IMO
Charm