calcium supplements

[Radars]

I have locally advanced prostate cancer t3b no mo finished treatment rt/ht 2016,testosterone has never recovered and now I have severe osteoporosis, I have had 2 infusions of zoledronic acid, is it safe to take a calcium supplement which aren't supposed to be good for p/c .

[Mascouche]

My understanding is that you should avoid calcium supplements that might have a negative impact on cancer and definitely can have a negative impact on your arteries and heart health.

Get your calcium from food (cheese,...) and take magnesium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 in its mk7 form so that the calcium is pushed to your bones rather than stay in your blood.

And exercise is mandatory. It's been shown that lifting weights protects your bone density.

[Derf4223]

Can you see an endocrinologist?

[Tall_Allen]

You should base the decision on your serum calcium level. But with zoledronic acid, patients often need supplemental calcium and Vitamin D.

[Radars in reply to Tall_Allen]

thanks should I still take a calcium supplement

[Tall_Allen in reply to Radars]

You should base the decision on your serum calcium level.

[tn12]

Did you ask your oncologist?