Biotin

[Dima_]

Hi all,

I am wondering whether adding biotin to my diet would be good for my hair or not because my cancer is estrogen strongly positive.

Could you please share your experience?

[Barbteeth]

Hi

I take biotin..have done even before mbc diagnosis as my hair is very fine

I think it helps hair and nails

Barb xx

[Dima_]

Me too Sandra, once I ask my oncologist I will post the answer

[Evaf]

Hi,

I have been taking 1000mg biotin and Nourkrin everyday since my diagnosis in May 2018 and it has been fine. I try not to take it a couple of days before bloods but sometimes I have not remembered and results still ok.

Eva

[Barbteeth in reply to Evaf]

Hi Arvada

That slightly reassured me as I’m now panicking that I’ve interfered with the markers..as if there’s not enough to worry about

Barb xx

[Barbteeth]

Hi Sandra

Just read that link and now I’m worried that I’ve interfered with my markers results as they’ve been creeping up since October

I’ll mention to my oncologist as I’m seeing her on Wednesday

Thanks for info

Barb xx

[Wildcat1]

I take biotin. My oncologist knows. Never said anything regarding any interference. Do what you are comfortable with.

[13plus]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing

[diamags]

My oncologist is the one who told me about biotin! He couldn't recommend it as the data is unclear about efficacy, but told me many people swear by it and it wouldn't hurt me.

[Barbteeth]

Hi Sandra

I rang oncology nurse as I’m supposed to have bloods done today

She said the biotin can affect markers so I’m having them done in 2 days

Why don’t they tell us??!!

Barb xx

[Barbteeth]

Oh thanks for that

I’m now having bloods done Wednesday which is 48 hrs after the tablet I took this morning

You live and learn!!

Barb xx

[Hidden]

Hi Dima,

You have all piqued my interest. What are you ladies using Biotin for?

Thanks,

Sophie x

[Dima_ in reply to Hidden]

It is for skin, nail and hair care

[Hidden in reply to Dima_]

Thanks for letting me know.

[Snowcone16]

I added a biotin organic shampoo from Costco. To my surprise, it worked instantly to thicken up.

[Dima_]

Finally, The oncologist told me that biotin is ok with metastatic but he warned me from vitamin c

[Purple60]

Thanks so much for posting this memo. I think some women may have misunderstood the issue. If your docs agree, it is safe to take biotin with ER+ breast cancer....but just keep in mind it can give false positive or negative results on tumor markers. So by stopping the biotin 48 hours before the blood tests, one can minimize the false positive and negative readings of tumor markers.

[Cshipley123]

My doctor said biotin is fine too. He said the ct results are what he looks at not just the tumor markers.