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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…
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Changes you made after diagnosis?
Hi, I'm curious what lifestyle changes you made after your cancer diagnosis in hopes of protecting/improving your health and long-term outcome. Could include anything: exercise, diet, use of supplements, essential oils, etc. Or things that you stopped using or doing. Not to replace treatment, just to be as healthy as you…
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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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Is anyone else taking Iodine drops to prevent recurrence?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else is taking iodine drops (I take Detoxadine brand from Global Healing Center) for breast health and to prevent recurrence? There is some pretty compelling evidence that iodine deficiency is closely related to breast cancer.
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2 Types of Acupuncture Ease Pain Better Than Usual Care
Two Types of Acupuncture Ease Pain Better Than Usual Care in Cancer Survivors March 25, 2021 Two types of acupuncture were better than physical therapy, steroids, and pain medicine usually used to ease ongoing muscle and/or joint pain among cancer survivors. Read more...
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DIM
What is DIM and where do I get it? How does it work- thanx in advance for your help! I am trying tamoxifen but not liking it. Tami
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What supplements (or other strategies) do you take?
As multiple studies show the benefit of certain supplements, minerals and vitamins, I am wondering what, if any, supplements you take? I am looking for a oncology dietitian or an integrative oncologist to supplement western medicine (which I highly believe to be necessary), but I've spent hundreds of hours of time…
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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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Would you try Soursop Leaves Tea?
I was wondering how many of us are ready to try soursop leaves tea. I have heard a lot of good things about it..Just a random thought
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Does anyone take DIM with Tamoxifen?
Subject line pretty much says it all -- I take Tamoxifen along with DIM, D3, and Turmeric. I know a number of ladies here take DIM instead of Tamoxifen, but I'm wondering how many take both.
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Diet and Lifestyle
Just that.
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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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Valerian Root?
Been dealing with some mild insomnia, you know, waking up at 2:00 a.m., falling back to sleep and 4:30, alarm goes off at 6:00! On occasion I've taken valerian root (herbal calming/sleeping supplement) What do all my well informed sista's think?
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Goat Milk/ Goat Cheese
I read somewhere that the casein in goat milk was different than cows milk so it's not dangerous for bc. I cannot find the article now though. I really love goat cheese, and goat kefir. So if anyone comes across any info about this- please post it. I'd really appreciate it. Also I've heard that cow's are the most likely to…
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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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Facial Moisturizing Suggestions?
Hi ladies, I am in my 50s, and haven't used moisturizer on my face in a few years. I would like to begin using some again, and want to get the kind without the parabens and all the garbage we shouldn't be applying to our bodies. What kind do you recommend? I had several small bottles of stuff while going through…
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Food/ Supplements that cause cancer cells to suicide
Hi Ladies! Just wondering what supplements or food have you added to youe diet since your diagnosis of breast cancer that you believe had a great role in improving the outcomes of your treatment with your MO. I read that vitamin d3, omega3 and vitamin C can cause the death of cancer cells (apoptosis). I have also heard…
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Can Shingles LEAD to breast cancer????
Ok ladies I need some insight. I am 36 years old and you can see my signature below. I have currently completed double mastectomy 5/21/2009. Waited three weeks and started chemo. The cocktail was 12 weekly Taxol and 4 FAC done once every three weeks. I am currently doing Radiation. I just completed #18 of 30 scheduled…
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Has anyone been cured via the holistic route?
I see articles of people saying they beat cancer through wild methods which had doctors dropping their jaws but I'm not entirely sure everything I read out there is credible so I take it with a grain of salt. I'd like to ask this community because browsing through many posts, it feels a bit more home-y and I share the…
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Melatonin for sleep when ER+
Hi all, I have been suffering with insomnia, poor quality sleep, and fatigue since I started hormone therapy 2 years ago. I feel I have tried the kitchen sink (ativan, gabapentin, ambien, trazadone, Benadryl, acupuncture, exercise, Cbd and THC oils) with no results. My oncologist will not let me try melatonin because he…
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Phoenix Tears Treatment Plan - An Experiment
In December 2013 I was diagnosed with bone mets to sternum and T1 vertebrae. I've decided to take medical marijuana to treat this disease. I'm not going to waste time debating the legal issues surrounding medical marijuana. My extensive research leads me to believe it was greed that removed the plant in its entirety from…
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Cell stop?
Not sure if this is the appropriate forum for this topic, but it came across my FB newsfeed and curiosity got the best of me. Anyone tried this? Success? https://optimalhealthknowledge.com/products/cell-stop?variant=21457767233
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Essiac Tea
Has anyone had any experience with Essiac tea? As I understand it the teas that are in the health food stores may or may not have the same ingredients as the original tea from Canada. My sister- in law gave me some but I have not used it. Kind of uncertain in how it would react with other meds
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CBD Oil
I have a friend who takes CBD Oil and swears it helps with all her side effects. Not completely gone but she states she would not ever stop taking it even after therapy completed. I talked with her about my side effects and she highly recommends it. But I remain hesitant. Does anyone’s Use This and any benefits
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BIOTIN
Anyone know anything about it or use it? Feedback appreciated!