I am a 54 year old female diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 1b and will be undergoing radical hysterectomy,bi-lateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pelvic node dissection in a couple of weeks. I have been on Nicorette lozenges to quit smoking for several weeks, this is one of several attempts over the past 20 years but feel I amready and successful so far this time at quitting. My question is the Nicorette helping to feed the cervical cancer cells? Is there a better alternative if this is the case? I have made many changes to try and help myself beat this disease. Can you also recommend a diet and vitamin regime that would be beneficial? I am an otherwise healthy woman.
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In early stage of cervical cancer, surgical removal is the best treatment. So get done surgery for better outcome. You are on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). They are safe and don't cause cervical cancer. So don't worry about it. Continue NRT and don't smoke. About dietary advice, better to eat fruits, vegetables which are reach in antioxidants and minerals. Start multivitamin tablets and protein powder to improve immunity.