Doctors start to include vitamin D in fight against cancer

Any oncologist treating breast cancer who is "just starting" to use Vitamin D as part of the treatment is behind the curve. My oncologist has been doing this since AT LEAST a year ago last September.

This isn't a matter of just taking a little extra or exposing your skin a little, people. You need to have your Vitamin D levels checked because some people just don't absorb it well. I have to take mega-doses of it to keep my Vitamin D where it should be, and I live in Florida, am in the sun a lot and only use sun lotion (except my face and hands) when I'm going to be out a long time.

If you use a lot of suntan lotion (and a very good case can be made for that) or cover up a lot (a very good case fo that)-- or if you don't absorb it well -- you need to have it monitored by your doctor. Don't just go to the vitamin counter.

In addition, calcium isn't absorbed well without adequate levels of Vitamin D ... and when breast cancer spreads, it tends to look for "weak spots" in your bones. It's really important to keep your bones strong.

PS: I have no idea why this board says I am from Spring Hill (a town in Florida). I am in Florida, but not in Spring Hill.