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Important Links on Complementary & Holistic Medicine
Varying opinions on treatment and health are expected in the discussion boards, but please refrain from offering specific medical advice to members. We encourage you to please take the time to read the medically vetted and edited information that we provide on our main BCO website, and always consult your medical team…
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Cannabis Basics
I have been using cannabis for the past few years. My main goal in using this is pain relief, de-stressor and for sleep. I have read some stories of using cannabis to cure cancer, but there is simply not enough data for me topursue it's use for that purpose. Let me start by saying that I live in a legal state, both medical…
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Podcast: Music Listening Helps Treat Cognitive Problems
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Research News: Cannabis Helps Relieve Cancer Pain, Improve Sleep, May Ease Chemo Brain
Cannabis Helps Relieve Cancer Pain, Improve Sleep, May Ease Chemo Brain May 9, 2023 Cannabis seems to ease a number of cancer-related side effects, including pain, insomnia, and chemo brain. Read more…
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CBD and Estrogen
Does anyone have knowledge of the relationship of CBD with Estrogen? I recently heard an expert in a lecture say that canabinoids provide estrogen. That contradicts other information available. Does anyone have anything current?
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Podcast: Cognitively-Based Compassion Training May Help Ease Stress
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Naturopathic Oncologist Recommendations
Hello! I live in Northwest Pennsylvania and I'm interested in consulting with a Naturopathic Oncologist in my area (Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Buffalo, NY). I have seen an Integrative Medicine MD at the Cleveland Clinic, but would also like to see someone who specializes in treating cancer survivors from a holistic…
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In Search of post-op Physical Therapist recommendation
Hi all, I have been experiencing pain around one shoulder since my mastectomy in Nov 2022. Does anyone have recommendation for a physical therapist in Downtown Manhattan, who has experience with post-op especially post-mastectomy recovery? I appreciate any recommendations! Luna
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Most Ppl W/ Cancer Want Complementary Tx Info Before Treatment
Most People With Cancer Want Complementary Therapy Information Before Treatment Starts Dec 1, 2022 Most people diagnosed with cancer in the United States want information about complementary therapies before they start receiving conventional treatment. Read more...
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Enterade
Has anyone tried this plant based medical drink - just wondering if it's worth the expense?
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Collagen Peptides
Am on HT (Tamoxifen) after BCS alone and my only real complaint is my thinning hair and skinl A friend has suggested taking collagen peptides supplements. Anybody looked into this? At one time usage was thought to promote cancer cells and now some research says it protects cells.
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Podcast: Understanding How Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain
Understanding How Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain Aug 12, 2022 Mindfulness meditation seems to ease pain by allowing people to separate pain from things they're experiencing. Read more...
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Podcast: How Therapy Can Help People Affected by Breast Cancer
How Therapy Can Help People Affected by Breast Cancer Aug 5, 2022 Stephanie Ross, PhD, talks about how therapy can help people diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers, as well as how to find a therapist. Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary, upsetting, and traumatic for the person diagnosed, as well as…
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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE /Integrative Medicine Doctors
I would like to ask any members of the group to share your experience with Functional Medicine MDs? A local Cancer Community group offered a Zoom meeting that I attended with a Functional Medicine MD. (Not a Naturopathic Doctor or NP) A hefty group of cancer patients attended, each with some devastating cancers, not just…
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Cryoablation - A better treatment option for some?
I've looked into Cryoablation extensively and am now interviewing doctors and medical facilities that offer this treatment. It appears insurance companies are staying far away from this for many reasons as it appears to be a much safer, shorter, long term solution that is much less expensive if that makes any sense.…
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Certain Supplements Before & During Chemotherapy May Be Risky
Taking Certain Supplements Before and During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer May Be Risky January 9, 2020 A small study suggests that people who took antioxidant supplements before and during chemotherapy to treat breast cancer may have a higher risk of recurrence and death. Read more...
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I3C and Her2 breast cancer
Greetings ladies! I hope someone here can answer a few questions about DIM and I3C. I had stage 2 bc. Er+ Her2 ++. I’ve been through chemo and herceptin. Now I’m supposed to be on an AI. Im 59 years old and at the time of my cancer diagnosis in 2020 I was not through menopause yet. Because of a blood clot after Covid my…
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Light Therapy May Ease Fatigue and Improve Sleep for Survivors
Light Therapy May Ease Fatigue and Improve Sleep for Breast Cancer Survivors Mar 31, 2022 Wearing a light therapy visor cap at home improved sleep and eased fatigue in women who completed treatment for early-stage breast cancer. Read more...
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Keto/low carb sisterhood
Hey everyone! I'd love to connect with other women who are currently on a keto/low carb diet. Let's support one another with accountability, recipe exchange, research findings, tips/tricks, struggles, and mutual support. Please introduce yourself, when and why you went keto, and share your fave keto treat. ***************…
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The Metabolic Approach in Conjunction with Standard of Care
I wanted to start this discussion thread to look at the benefits of using a metabolic approach in conjunction with the standard of care for the management of breast cancer. This would encompass discussions on Nutrition and Lifestyle practices as well as why these practices enhance the effectiveness of standard of care…
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Anti-Cancer, a New Way of Life - Dr. David Servan-Schreiber
Diagnosed with brain cancer, Dr. Servan-Schreiber changed his lifestyle and nutrition intake to outlive his prognosis by almost 20 years AntiCancer Book
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Anyone taking Medicinal mushrooms?
Does anyone do medicinal mushrooms? I'm talking about AHCC (Immpower and other brands) Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Phellinus lineus, ABM, etc? Comments? I've looked them up on Google and finding very interesting information about immune stimulating and cancer fighting properties. Hugggs! Maddy Mason, Hudson Valley, NY
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Grape Seed Extract
the more i look into this supplement the more i'm impressed. i found this abstract: http://www.cbcrp.org/research/PageGrant.asp?grant_id=281 it looks like it acts as an AI. i know that there are some women on this site who take this supplement. my question is this: do you also take DIM? my understanding is that DIM acts to…
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Silver Water
Anyone heard of Silver Water helping with the recurrence or prevention of cancer? Recently a co-worker mentioned his friend's family was full of breast cancer with the exception of her mom who has been taking Silver Water for years. Just wondering if anyone has tried it or heard good things it can do for you or is it…
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How to Find a Practitioner
I would like to find a practitioner to talk to about non-RX solutions to side effects, diet and exercise, but I don't know what kind of practitioner I need. I searched for Naturopath Oncologists and found a directory but there are none in my state (SC). There aren't a lot of "natural" doctors around. I feel like I need…
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Near Infrared Saunas: A Discussion
I searched to see if there was a topic specifically devoted to this subject ~near infrared saunas~ but didn't see one, so I decided to start one. There also seems to be a slight debate if this type is better for cancer than a far infrared sauna. You can see what I've gone thru lately by reading my Dx in the signature line.…
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Can I take DIM with Femara?
Does anyone have information about taking DIM with Femara? I'm post menapause/post bc. Just started Femara a month ago and I'm curious if DIM would help metabolize/flush estrogen, and if that would help with the side effects. Or if there are any negative interactions that anyone knows of. My docs look at me like I have…
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Bright Star (CBT-1) by CBA Pharma
Anyone heard of or tried this supplement? It addresses multi-drug resistant pathogens, for various cancers, not just BC. CBA Pharma, Inc. has filed the New Drug Application (NDA) for the use of CBT-1® as an adjunct to chemotherapy in all cancer types with MDR. https://www.cbapharma.com/CBT-1.htm
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BCO Research: Breast Cancer Patients Use of Cannabis
We're pleased to share with you our new Breastcancer.org Research published in Cancer magazine: Breast Cancer Patients' Use of Cannabis
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Lysine and Arginine. What role?
Do any of you know or understand about the role lysine and/or arginine play in BC tumorigenesis or apoptosis?
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Natural cures for breast cancer treatment
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4881189/ This is a great article on supplements to take.... I already take Vitamin D and Garlic (sometimes Turmeric), but I will discuss this with my doctor to see all of these supplements are OK/safe to take during treatment. Has anyone had experience or success with these…