beastybabe

Im still in the process of coming out, but so far so good.  My question to the ladies out there is when you meet a nice lady do you tell her straight away whats going on or do you wait until she has become involved and then tell her.

My feelings is that I know how much of a struggle this has been for me and Im doing okay now but I also know that one day things are not going to be pretty towards the end.  So I think that I should be upfront and tell the new partner to be and then at least she can make a clear concise choice.  If she stays then great Ive found myself a winner and if she doesn't then it wasnt meant to be.

What do you think

Hi Caroline

I take a range of alternative medicine and so far so good, I think that these meds have helped my immune system hold off my cancer.

I take: Melatonin (20mg) at night this is used for cancer cell death

          Tumeric one table every morning and night

          Calcuim with magnesium and Vitamin D for my bones

          Esther C 1000mg everyday and night

          High dose IV Vitamin C, this is said to act like a natural chemo

         Omega 3 and 6

         Biotin every morning and night - good for the hair and cancer cell death

 I also try to eat fresh fruit and veges and when I can afford it I buy organic milk, bread and butter.

I too am still looking at other things just to see whats out there.       

Hi tooandrea

I would assume that because we have it here in New Zealand that you guys in the States would have it, (Vitamin C IV), you will just need to find a clinic that offers it.

As for the rads, unfortunately I did have a reaction to the rads, although I only had 5 doses, I had an almost instant reaction, nausea, vomiting when I tried to eat, headaches and really tired alot of the time.

Im 38, I have one son that I breast feed until he was 8months old.  As you know I take a range of vitamins to help keep my body strong to fight this dam thing, I also try to eat fresh veges and fruit.  I would like to eat only organic food but it is quite expensive here so I get organic milk, butter and cereal.

I see my oncologist every three months and have a CT scan every 4 months, and Im sure that once this last one is shown to be clear that my check ups will go to every 6 months.

I dont think Ive ever had a PET scan, unless they call it something different here.  When I was first diagnosed with it in my spine, I had a range of X-rays, like, normal xrays, bone scan, mri and CT scan.

Hi Amyhipps

You've come to the right place, there are lots of ladies that will be able to offer you their knowledge.

As for the biopsy, what they did for me was they numbed the area first and then put a needle into the breast and took several samples.  I could no feel any pain but it was uncomfortable for me. 

Over this last week there have been several young women who have posted on this site, so hopefully they will see your post and answer you.

I know its easy to say, but try not to worry.  But remember that once you know one way or the other what you are dealing with you can start to put a plan into action.

Hi tooandrea

I was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.  I was given 5 doses of radiation and have had no chemo.

But what I have done is IV Vitamin C, High dose Melatonin, Curcumin, Biotin, Quercetin, Calcium and Esther C.  All these things are natural products, at my last scan in July there showed no new cancer and I had signs of healing at the tumor site.

So in my opinion I think that the natural products are helping my body fight this damm thing by helping my immune system.

Oh Holly01

Im sorry to hear that your mum has passed away, I guess one thing now is that she is no longer in pain and is at peace.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Hi Crystal

Im sorry that your mum has joined this club, but try and stay strong.  There are other ladies here that can hopefully help you with the questions that you have.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Diane thanks for replying, apart from the 5 rad doses that I had and the tamoxifen that Im on, I have had no other treatment or drugs for the bone mets

Hi

I agree with Ozzie, go and get a CT scan or a bone scan, at least then you will know one way or the other what your dealing with.

Hi ya

Im not sure what to tell ya, but I was on the injection as a form of birth control last year before I knew about the cancer.  I did not get the next injection as I decided to let my body get back to normal.

But of course in January the cancer came along and I had rads in April or May, 65 days ago I had some spotting and thought that things were returning to normal but that only lasted a couple of days and then it was 55 days before I got what I call a proper period.  I have know idea when the next one will be.

I too am on Tamoxifen....Im not sure if its the tamoxifen that is causing the periods to go all over the place, as the tamox effects your hormones.