Is anyone trying Tumeric ?
I have been told by many that this can help fight colon cancer cells and can prevent spread .
Has anybody taking this found it to help ?
Tina
Tumeric?
Re: Tumeric?
A lot of folk takes turmeric...there's some promising write ups regarding it's cancer prevention....but the only way one knows if it's working is how long someone stays cancer free. Everything is a crap shoot..but I would still suggest taking it along with D3
61 y/o female @ DX...........
T3N0M1
6/13 DX- stage 4
Sigmoid colon cancer.
One met to lung
7/13 colon resection
8/13 lung resection
7/17 four years....NED
8/18 five years....NED
MELANOMA
63 y/o @ DX
6/15 stage 2a
7/15 surgery on arm
7/15 NED
4/16 recurrance
5/16 remove metastasis from back
5/16. Started immunotherapy
8/16 discontinue treatment
7/18...PET scan...NED
T3N0M1
6/13 DX- stage 4
Sigmoid colon cancer.
One met to lung
7/13 colon resection
8/13 lung resection
7/17 four years....NED
8/18 five years....NED
MELANOMA
63 y/o @ DX
6/15 stage 2a
7/15 surgery on arm
7/15 NED
4/16 recurrance
5/16 remove metastasis from back
5/16. Started immunotherapy
8/16 discontinue treatment
7/18...PET scan...NED
Re: Tumeric?
Curcumin is a more concentrated form used therapeutically with bioperine (from black pepper) for more potency. Turmeric root is what we cook with for extra content and healthy food.
watchful, active researcher and caregiver for stage IVb/c CC. surgeries 4/10 sigmoid etc & 5/11 para-aortic LN cluster; 8 yrs immuno-Chemo for mCRC; now no chemo
most of 2010 Life Extension recommendations and possibilities + more, some (much) higher, peaking ~2011-12, taper chemo to almost nothing mid 2018, IV C-->2021. Now supplements
most of 2010 Life Extension recommendations and possibilities + more, some (much) higher, peaking ~2011-12, taper chemo to almost nothing mid 2018, IV C-->2021. Now supplements
Re: Tumeric?
It is true that its listed as an alternative treatment on NCI website: http://www.cancer.gov/search/results
I tried it.....took the pill form. Thought I had a strong stomach.....since I do like spicy chili etc. BUTT it gave me crampy abdominal pains every time I took it....so I discontinued that supplement.
I tried it.....took the pill form. Thought I had a strong stomach.....since I do like spicy chili etc. BUTT it gave me crampy abdominal pains every time I took it....so I discontinued that supplement.
F, 62,CRC, Adenoca, mod diff
cT3N0M0 Stage IIA May 2011
chemorad
APR on 9/27/11 Margins & Nodes Neg
comp.after surg/2 pelvic abscesses/Sepsis/Hosp 40 days
10th FOLFOX 6/6/2012 feet went numb
5FU to finish
NED 8/11/2021
cT3N0M0 Stage IIA May 2011
chemorad
APR on 9/27/11 Margins & Nodes Neg
comp.after surg/2 pelvic abscesses/Sepsis/Hosp 40 days
10th FOLFOX 6/6/2012 feet went numb
5FU to finish
NED 8/11/2021
Re: Tumeric?
I think there was something on a prior post about curcumin and revestetol.
Age 53 dx 2a CC 0/21 LN Oncotypedx score: 11
Sigmoidectomy 5/8/14
MSS No lymphovasular involvement,
6/14 PET - NED, 12/14 CT NED, 7/15 CT - NED
6/14-12/9/14 Xeloda 8 cycles
2/12/15 incisional hernia repair - Boooo!
Sigmoidectomy 5/8/14
MSS No lymphovasular involvement,
6/14 PET - NED, 12/14 CT NED, 7/15 CT - NED
6/14-12/9/14 Xeloda 8 cycles
2/12/15 incisional hernia repair - Boooo!
Re: Tumeric?
I love, love, love Indian food. But after chemo, I became allergic to tumeric. It makes my tongue swell...bad luck for me, I guess!
DX Stage IIIb RC, T3N1M0, April 2010, 51
6 wks Xelox/rad 6/10
resection, temp illeostomy 8/10 Complete response!
12 rounds FOLFOX for clean up 9/10, Allergic to Oxi, started Xeloda only 12/10
Ileo takedown 9/28/11
4/2020 NED
6 wks Xelox/rad 6/10
resection, temp illeostomy 8/10 Complete response!
12 rounds FOLFOX for clean up 9/10, Allergic to Oxi, started Xeloda only 12/10
Ileo takedown 9/28/11
4/2020 NED
Re: Tumeric?
Do you need a script for the pill form?
DX Jan.13. Stage 3A CC at 43 y/0
Lap. resection - 2/25 pos Nodes
T2N1M0
6 Mo's Xeloda and Oxaliplatin
Genetic testing pos. for Lynch Syndrome
MSH2 Mutation
Daddy to Great 9 Y/O girl - Not ready to leave Her
Lap. resection - 2/25 pos Nodes
T2N1M0
6 Mo's Xeloda and Oxaliplatin
Genetic testing pos. for Lynch Syndrome
MSH2 Mutation
Daddy to Great 9 Y/O girl - Not ready to leave Her
Re: Tumeric?
No..just go to a health food store.
61 y/o female @ DX...........
T3N0M1
6/13 DX- stage 4
Sigmoid colon cancer.
One met to lung
7/13 colon resection
8/13 lung resection
7/17 four years....NED
8/18 five years....NED
MELANOMA
63 y/o @ DX
6/15 stage 2a
7/15 surgery on arm
7/15 NED
4/16 recurrance
5/16 remove metastasis from back
5/16. Started immunotherapy
8/16 discontinue treatment
7/18...PET scan...NED
T3N0M1
6/13 DX- stage 4
Sigmoid colon cancer.
One met to lung
7/13 colon resection
8/13 lung resection
7/17 four years....NED
8/18 five years....NED
MELANOMA
63 y/o @ DX
6/15 stage 2a
7/15 surgery on arm
7/15 NED
4/16 recurrance
5/16 remove metastasis from back
5/16. Started immunotherapy
8/16 discontinue treatment
7/18...PET scan...NED
Re: Tumeric?
As someone else said, get Curcumin (which is the ingredient useful in Tumeric as an anti-inflammatory). I take it (and it's my DH that has cancer, not me). He takes it, too. I strongly believe in its anti-inflammatory properties. When I was breastfeeding and didn't want to take antibiotics, it helped me fight off two infections. I had an infected hair that was gone within two days. It had been bothering me and swelled up for 5 days. They actually sell it at Costco now.
Husband (Age 36) 1/13 Dx Stage 3B rectal cancer
3/13 Chemoradiation
6/13 Tumor removed, Temp ileo, 1/15 nodes
7/13 Chemo = Oxaliplatin, Xeloda
1/14 Reversal
7/14 NED, CEA 1.8
12/14 CLEAR CT scan! NED
http://kickingasscancer.com/
3/13 Chemoradiation
6/13 Tumor removed, Temp ileo, 1/15 nodes
7/13 Chemo = Oxaliplatin, Xeloda
1/14 Reversal
7/14 NED, CEA 1.8
12/14 CLEAR CT scan! NED
http://kickingasscancer.com/
Re: Tumeric?
My DH has started taking Tumeric - actually the bottle says Turmeric, so I hope I got the right thing. General Nutrition said it was more of an anti inflammatory but our oncologist said he has a patient that has outlived his prognosis by years and swears its the tumeric he has been taking. Per the oncologist - it certainly is worth a try.
02/13 Stage IV cc liver KRAS +
folfox,avastin
5/13 ben brain tx
6/13 DVT /PE
09/13 Liver res
11/13 recur Folfiri w/iranotecan
1/14 lung
6/14 CEA 203
7/14 CEA 998
8/14 CEA 1126 Stivarga H F synd
9/14 CEA 1706 Xeloda w/oxilaplatin 12/14 Fail
folfox,avastin
5/13 ben brain tx
6/13 DVT /PE
09/13 Liver res
11/13 recur Folfiri w/iranotecan
1/14 lung
6/14 CEA 203
7/14 CEA 998
8/14 CEA 1126 Stivarga H F synd
9/14 CEA 1706 Xeloda w/oxilaplatin 12/14 Fail
Re: Tumeric?
I take it (curcumin) along with high doses of vit D. Not sure it helps but it can't hurt 
My naturopath likes me on it.
Elise
My naturopath likes me on it.
Elise
2012
Feb - Stage 2 (T3 N0 M0) CC @ 30
Mar - R hemicolectomy, 18 LN
May-Nov 6 - Chemo (8 Xeloda)
2013
Feb - NED
2014
Feb - NED
May - Stage 4 - 1 liver met @ 32
Jun - Liver resection
Oct - CLEAN SCAN
Aug-Jan - FOLFOX 5 rounds, 5FU X 6
2015
Ap, Oct - NED
2016
Mar - NED
Feb - Stage 2 (T3 N0 M0) CC @ 30
Mar - R hemicolectomy, 18 LN
May-Nov 6 - Chemo (8 Xeloda)
2013
Feb - NED
2014
Feb - NED
May - Stage 4 - 1 liver met @ 32
Jun - Liver resection
Oct - CLEAN SCAN
Aug-Jan - FOLFOX 5 rounds, 5FU X 6
2015
Ap, Oct - NED
2016
Mar - NED
Re: Tumeric?
I just posted in the other thread, no turmeric, but my dad had very good results with IP6.
Dad, stage IV CC, mets to liver, 2007-2008
surgery, Xelox, and IP-6
NED summer 2009
surveillance stopped summer 2014, due to age
died 1/2018 at age 88, from Parkinson's and respiratory infection
(Parkinson's triggered by one of his cancer surgeries and/or chemo)
surgery, Xelox, and IP-6
NED summer 2009
surveillance stopped summer 2014, due to age
died 1/2018 at age 88, from Parkinson's and respiratory infection
(Parkinson's triggered by one of his cancer surgeries and/or chemo)
Re: Tumeric?
Just bought some Turmeric at the local drug store. What is the recommended dosage for maximum benefit? They are 500 mg capsules. Should I take one or two a day? I cant seem to find an answer online. Thanks
DX Jan.13. Stage 3A CC at 43 y/0
Lap. resection - 2/25 pos Nodes
T2N1M0
6 Mo's Xeloda and Oxaliplatin
Genetic testing pos. for Lynch Syndrome
MSH2 Mutation
Daddy to Great 9 Y/O girl - Not ready to leave Her
Lap. resection - 2/25 pos Nodes
T2N1M0
6 Mo's Xeloda and Oxaliplatin
Genetic testing pos. for Lynch Syndrome
MSH2 Mutation
Daddy to Great 9 Y/O girl - Not ready to leave Her
Re: Tumeric?
I take two in the morning on an empty stomach....please realize that turmeric does not completely absorb into the body so be sure it has bioperine (black pepper) in it.
61 y/o female @ DX...........
T3N0M1
6/13 DX- stage 4
Sigmoid colon cancer.
One met to lung
7/13 colon resection
8/13 lung resection
7/17 four years....NED
8/18 five years....NED
MELANOMA
63 y/o @ DX
6/15 stage 2a
7/15 surgery on arm
7/15 NED
4/16 recurrance
5/16 remove metastasis from back
5/16. Started immunotherapy
8/16 discontinue treatment
7/18...PET scan...NED
T3N0M1
6/13 DX- stage 4
Sigmoid colon cancer.
One met to lung
7/13 colon resection
8/13 lung resection
7/17 four years....NED
8/18 five years....NED
MELANOMA
63 y/o @ DX
6/15 stage 2a
7/15 surgery on arm
7/15 NED
4/16 recurrance
5/16 remove metastasis from back
5/16. Started immunotherapy
8/16 discontinue treatment
7/18...PET scan...NED
Re: Tumeric?
Thx all for the replies .... Will certainly try Tumeric and also IP6
Tina
Tina
Dad diagnosed stage 3 cc nov 13
Bowel resection march 14
Started xeloda
1 liver met and 1 node ( small)
Started irinotecan - failed
Poss nano knife now and oxyplatin
Hope the chem works !
Bowel resection march 14
Started xeloda
1 liver met and 1 node ( small)
Started irinotecan - failed
Poss nano knife now and oxyplatin
Hope the chem works !
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