Herbal Supplements

Hello, please can you advise me, I have been diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia in October 2014, I am 62 now.

I have been taking Hydroxycarbamide as a first line drug and Anagrelide as a secondary along with soluble aspirin. My immune system is low as i am easliy infected with flu symptoms and it take longer to be well. I am still employed and can't afford to be off work. My question is can I take a Herbal supplement to boost my immune system such as Echinacea? which has been recommended to me by my brother.

kind regards

Dewi

  • Hello Dewi,

    We have some information on echinacea  but it is very important that you talk to your doctor first and check whether taking herbal supplements would be fine as sometimes these can interact with your particular treatment.  Your medical team would be in the best position to advise you on this.

    Let us know what they said!

    Best wishes and a big welcome to our forum,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator