See http://www.cancer.prostate-help.org/caantio.htm.

"Although theoretically plausible, no reported human clinical trials have
yet shown this potential adverse effect. To the contrary, there are examples
of antioxidants preventing the toxicities of radiation[12] or
chemotherapy[13] while not affecting their antitumor effects. Since
supplement use is prevalent among cancer patients and there is potential for
negative interactions between supplements and anticancer therapy, clinical
trials investigating these potential interactions should be conducted. Until
clinical data become available, recommendations should not be made one way
or another, and caution should be exercised in the use ofany high-dose
chemical that has the potential to interact with chemotherapy or radiation
therapy."

The web page also quote both Dr. Strum and Dr. Meyers as saying the issue is
unclear.

Alex

I was expressedly told to avoid anti-oxidents during radiation treatment by
both Radiation Oncologists who are Professors at Baylor College of Medicine
and absolutely no supplements. When I began chemo again I was told no
anti-oxidents by my Medical Oncologist and he has spent the last 26 years in
Prostate Cancer research plus being a Professor at the same medical school.

This is contrary to some books, but I figure that academia who research and
teach probably have a leg-up on those who practice for $s.

The word was ALL anti-oxidents.

Gourd Dancer

and dark-colored beans and any colorful fruits and vegetables and their
juices, *IF* that's true.

I.P.

I have heard that, but I was not told to do that when I was undergoing EBRT.