Turmeric and Curcumin

Can I take turmeric containing curcumin as I have been diagnosed with estrogen positive breast cancer?

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    Hi Christinax,

    Welcome to our forum. I cannot answer your question, but suggest that you phone your breast care nurse to ask. I had a double mastectomy 10 years ago and was advised by my consultant to stop taking certain alternative medicines, as they can reduce the action of some cancer medication.

    Do please let us know how you get on, as we all learn from each other on this site. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • I asked my onco about taking supplements and fasting. He ok'd the supplements but was adamant I didn't fast. I take high doses of vitamin c and d, milk thistle. I also have turmeric and cinnamon daily in my diet. I only eat/ drink cancer fighting foods. Each one of us is different so ask your team.

    Barb