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Hi @ahimsa,
I talked to my dermatologist about this Vitamin B3 supplement too but she said as of now it only is to help prevent the skin cancers not head & neck cancers. Do you have other info pertaining just to the head & neck cancers?
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@roblem, you're right that the study that @ahimsa references is about common skin cancers. Here is the original article:
- Oral Nicotinamide Prevents Common Skin Cancers in High-Risk Patients, Reduces Costs https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4570055/
@ahimsa, basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a rare and aggressive variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma, like the throat, tongue and other areas of the oral cavity. It is not the same as the more common skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma.
Please note that there are several types of vutanin B3. Nicotinamide (also called niacinamide) and another form called niacin. Like all supplements, nicotinamide isn’t risk-free—especially in high doses. Even at low doses, your doctor should check your liver function periodically—especially if you have a history of liver disease.
When considering alternate treatments, please talk with your cancer team so they can discuss the potential risks and benefits and ensure there are no negative interactions with your current treatment.