rinksgal Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Darrell, just came in here and said that boost plus has beta-carotene in it, and that the oncologist said to stay away from extra beta-carotene. I don't remember him saying that, I do remember him saying stay away from something, but that was early on and my mind was all jumbled. He already takes a multi-vitamin, which also has beta carotene in it... Now I'm afraid he won't drink the boost.. Hes already had so much weight loss I'm afraid now he won't drink that.. Can anyone give me a good link to a site about this information on extra vitamins and whats bad for ones with lung cancer. What encourages growth? We've also read alot about sugar being bad. What do some of you take and what have your doctors told you about certain vitamins? Information needed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 I would stay away from Beta Carotene. Everything I read says it's good for cancer, but NOT lung cancer. My mom is taking Ensure instead of Boost...I'll have to look to see if Ensure has Beta Carotene...I didn't even think to look at what it had in there. I have my mom taking the following: Vit B6 Calcium Citrate Green Barley 1 Multi-vitamin a day Selium Vit E Vit C Iron and Noni Juice I asked the doctor about vitamins and they balk at it...so now I just don't tell them. My goal is to aid in keeping my mom's immune system in tact as much as I can and to keep her hopeful. I keep telling her the Noni juice is going to be her miracle drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 What exactly IS "Noni Juice"??? I've heard about it from various post here, but don't know what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Hi, My Buddy drinks Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed with milk for breakfast and i just looked at the label and don't see it in there. He can't stand the taste of Boost or Ensure. He takes one multivitamin a day per his drs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted August 20, 2003 Author Share Posted August 20, 2003 Darrell, can't stand boost or ensure either... Maybe I need to buy carnation instant breakfast drinks... and mix with milk or something... Anyways thanks for your help...Anyone elses advice is welcomed! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luluc Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Try this site for nutrition information. http://www.4nutrition.com You can read a sample chapter of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 I asked my onc about nutritional supplemets. He said, "A multivitamin is fine to take, just don't take in mega doses of anti-oxidents." The reason given was "it makes the chemo not as effective." Boost Plus is recommended with protein. You want anti-oxidents in your nutrition, just no extra supplements to counteract the chemo. I can so emphthize with your boyfriend. I have found puddings, grits, and oatmill to go down easy and stay down. First semi-solid foods I have been able to eat. Keep me posted! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny G. Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Hi, It is my understanding that beta carotene is good EXCEPT for smokers. If he smokes then he should avoid even the beta carotene in multiple vitamins. As far as antioxidants (vitamin E, etc), there is no proof, but a possibility they could help to protect the cancer cells as well and that's why they should be avoided if you are having cancer treatments. I think the carnation instant breakfast is a good idea, and cheaper too. Try adding ice cream for even more calories. Here's a site I really liked for info on supplements specifically related to lung cancer. http://www.drugstore.com/templates/hnot ... rxp2=40706 Best of luck. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 No Darrell doesn't smoke, he quit almost 5 years ago...He used to smoke a pipe. Thanks everyone for your information... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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