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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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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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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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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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Mindfulness Practices Recommended for Anxiety, Depression in People With Cancer
Mindfulness Practices Recommended for Anxiety, Depression in People With Cancer Sept 5, 2023 Two professional cancer organizations have formally recommended mindfulness practices to ease anxiety and depression in people diagnosed with cancer. Read more…
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Supplements with treatment
is this a topic we can talk about here or is it taboo? I’ve read a lot of things and I want to support medical treatment or enhance - not replace or interfere….
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Wild yam cream ...
Hi everyone, I know this is controversial but I was just wondering has anyone tried using wild yam cream after finishing treatment? I am perimenopausal and have lots of symptoms. I declined tamoxifen as my personal benefit was small and overall outcome would be the same regardless of it i took it or not. So I'm not on any…
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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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vitamins and receptor + breast cancer
Can ER + breast ca patients take omega3 and turmeric supplements
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Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus Obliquus)
Wondering if anyone here uses this. I've been researching it and am pretty excited to try it! It's supposed to be the #1 cancer fighting herb in the world and has many other powerful health benefits as well. Pubmed has several impressive studies on it. I found that David Wolfe has a great explaination about it on Youtube.…
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DIM and hot flashes
Anyone take DIM? Its helping except im experiencing hot flashes while on it. Anyone have experience? I have the headaches and body aches but didnt expect hot flashes. How do i know if it lowers estrogen too much or if it’s just an estrogen flush out effect? Thanks!
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Adding Cannabis to Standard Medicines Offers Better Nausea Control for People With Cancer
Adding Cannabis to Standard Medicines Offers Better Nausea Control for People With Cancer Sep 9, 2024 But there’s a tradeoff: People taking cannabis reported feeling more anxious and dizzy than people who didn’t take cannabis. Read more…
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Bioidentical hormones..is anyone taking after breast cancer?
I have 4 tx left of my weekly taxol. Prior to that I did 4 DD AC. Now that I am getting close to the end of my treatments, I have started to research diet, supplements, etc to hopefully help avoid recurrence. I have been reading Suzanne Somers, the Anticancer book, and some others. Overall, its been somewhat depressing as…
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Non dairy.....why I feel let down by Jane plant
So...it transpires that one of the chief proponents of anti- dairy diet has had a recurrence. As someone who is following this diet i can't help but feel let down. This is primarily because of the way that the news has been buried deep within a website (you'd have to be a bit of a sleuth to find the news), which I find…
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Anyone Stage IV Doing Complementary Therapies or Holistic along with Medical Therapies?
Has anyone looked into any other therapies specifically Jane Mclelland or Thomas Seyfried or the metabolism of cancer? Would love to connect.
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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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flax seed oil & cottage cheese
Yesterday I read flax seed oil & cottage cheese can cure cancer. Has anyone heard anything about it? There are a lot of testimonies of people whose cancers disappeared after using it. That with a few other remedies would be easier, affordable and I wouldn't have to have surgery. I need to speak with my naturpathic doctor…
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Does DIM really work?
I have been prescribed Arimidex after having a mastectomy with no need for chemo or radiation. After doing some research, I realize that I really don't want to go down that road. I found references to DIM on this site and did a lot of research and would like to know if this really works? From what I read, it seems to be a…
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Tai Chi for People With Breast Cancer
Tai Chi for People With Breast Cancer Jan 19, 2024 Judith Sachs, an experienced tai chi teacher, explains what tai chi is and the benefits it offers people with breast cancer. Tai chi is described as meditation in motion. But what does that mean, exactly? Listen to the podcast to hear Judith explain: what tai chi is and…
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Aromatase Inhibitors
Hi guys How are you dealing with the pain in your joinths and muscles while on anastrazole. I am alergic on pain killers and anyway wouldn't be ideal to use them all the time. I am an Aromatherapist and I am using essential oils to help me out with pains in my back, arms and legs. I am using Aloe gel and adding essential…
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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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Any success in getting treatment abroad?
I don't know if this would fit into this section or not. For my fellow breast cancer sufferers, was there a non-US country where treatment has been successful? I am planning to go abroad soon and was considering transferring my care permanently to a non-US country.
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Mushroom Extracts and Letrozole?
Hi everyone! Currently On tamoxifen but will be switched to Letrozole after my oophorectomy. MY naturopath suggested I take mushroom extracts to help prevent recurrence and boost the immune system . She warned me that my oncology pharmacist is going to tell me not to take it. I think Mushrooms have an aromatase/estrogenic…
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It it safe to take L-glutamine?
Hi, my mom is recently diagnosed with ER/PR + , HER2 – cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. Stage still unknown due to unknow how many lymph nodes are involved. She started her first chemo. Her doctor says it is safe to take L-glutamine during chemo treatment to help with mouth sore, gut lining and improve immune system.…
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Medical Cannabis for Breast Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects
Medical Cannabis for Breast Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects Aug 17, 2023 Marisa Weiss, MD, explains everything you need to know about using cannabis for breast cancer symptoms and side effects. Many people diagnosed with breast cancer decide to use cannabis to ease side effects such as pain, nausea and vomiting. Listen to…
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Massage therapist for cording in my local area
Anyone familiar with finding a massage therapist to treat cording after lumpectomy? How do I search?
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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…