Complementary medicine refers to treatments that are used WITH standard treatment. Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.…
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…
Anyone familiar with finding a massage therapist to treat cording after lumpectomy? How do I search?
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