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Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Posted by nataliehope @nataliehope, Feb 27, 2020

Hi All, I am newly diagnosed Stage 1, IDC, tiny tumor, 42 year old. Does everyone elect to have surgery as step 1, does anyone try to fight the tumor on it's own? I'm E+, P+ Her2-Neg, MMI is 8. My hormones have been out of whack for a while and I neglected to take care of me, very hard menstrual cycles, very high stress, emotional trauma too, but I eat well and exercise. I'm a month from being diagnosed and I've upped my supplements and am eating really healthy, juicing, praying...etc. I need to block my estrogen, what are you guys doing for that? Also, any discussion on natural ways to get rid of a tumor? Anyone hear of Crybolation/Cryotherapy to freeze cancer cells - it's so successful in other countries especially for people with my diagnosis but very hard to find here in USA. I truly believe God gave us everything to heal our bodies and we can heal our cells and our life is in his hands, the conventional cancer path already has took me down dark tunnels that I don't feel are right for me... just looking for something more natural, would love your thoughts if you are like minded thinker and believer. God bless you all! XO

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pao | @pao | Jan 14, 2023
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@healinhand

I’m sorry, I’m on the west coast, in Spokane, Wa. Her oncologist told me that plant based hormones are not a problem, and he’s recommended black cohosh and soy to help with hot flashes. I also keep her vitamin d level on the high side… above 60. There’s an excellent YouTube video concerning this. I’ll attach it for you. I don’t think that there is a be all, end all drug available at this time. She has also had a depression issue for many years, and I give her St. John’s wort for that… it seems to work very well. Anytime I have a question, or want to try something new, I send him a question through the portal. He tells why/why not and gives me links to research, as he knows I spend countless hours reading. To me this is about my partner, and I wouldn’t let her down. I’ve attended all of the procedures. Except actually being in the surgery, but all mammograms, mri’s, biopsies, radiation therapy, etc. When the biopsy was performed the Dr told me I had to wait outside, I told my wife to get dressed. Then she got me a chair to sit in while she did the procedure.
I seem to have conflicts with most doctors, because I do a lot of research , but like I said, this is my wife.
I hope this helps…
And I pray you will be healed. This is a tough journey.

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Thank you for introducing me to later oncology. This video was outstanding. I hope all is well with your wife.

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resort | @resort | Jan 15, 2023

I read an article saying “forest bath” can help heel cancer. The concept is to embrace yourself in forest and fully enjoy the beauty of the nature. If you can walk in forest reserve, it is even better. I truly believe forest can improve our NK cells and immune and very importantly, reduce our stress. I also did everything right but highly stressful in my life and just had mastectomy because of IDC. Good luck to you and your recovery!

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polianad22 | @polianad22 | Jan 15, 2023
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@resort

I read an article saying “forest bath” can help heel cancer. The concept is to embrace yourself in forest and fully enjoy the beauty of the nature. If you can walk in forest reserve, it is even better. I truly believe forest can improve our NK cells and immune and very importantly, reduce our stress. I also did everything right but highly stressful in my life and just had mastectomy because of IDC. Good luck to you and your recovery!

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Yes, stress is a the culprit. We live in a speedy world.

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jan 16, 2023
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@resort

I read an article saying “forest bath” can help heel cancer. The concept is to embrace yourself in forest and fully enjoy the beauty of the nature. If you can walk in forest reserve, it is even better. I truly believe forest can improve our NK cells and immune and very importantly, reduce our stress. I also did everything right but highly stressful in my life and just had mastectomy because of IDC. Good luck to you and your recovery!

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I would definitely not rule out stress as a major contributor. In the earliest months of Covid, before we knew anything, two healthy acquaintances in my NYC suburb died and my daughter was an “ essential” worker in NYC. I was situationally able to stay safe but it was a terrifying year and the stress of that year, IMO, caused my body harm. Thankfully my daughter was fine. Exhale……

I get into nature at every opportunity and feel it’s profound calming.

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polianad22 | @polianad22 | Jan 16, 2023
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@anjalima

I would definitely not rule out stress as a major contributor. In the earliest months of Covid, before we knew anything, two healthy acquaintances in my NYC suburb died and my daughter was an “ essential” worker in NYC. I was situationally able to stay safe but it was a terrifying year and the stress of that year, IMO, caused my body harm. Thankfully my daughter was fine. Exhale……

I get into nature at every opportunity and feel it’s profound calming.

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Where do you live? I live in New Paltz, NY.

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polianad22 | @polianad22 | Jan 16, 2023
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@healinhand

Yes, she takes letrozole. I spent an enormous amount of time researching the fillers used in the medication, and speaking with patients about their tolerance. The one that seemed to be the most palatable was the Accord brand. Here is the article:
https://www.drcarolhaddad.com/blog/supplemental-mushrooms

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Did you hear about doing this test before hormonal treatment?

The CYP2D6 enzyme catalyzes the main pathway for converting tamoxifen into its most potent metabolite, endoxifen, and together with other CYP enzymes, catalyzes the formation of 4-hydroxytamoxifen. Therefore, genetic variations in the CYP2D6 gene can influence tamoxifen metabolism....

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polianad22 | @polianad22 | Jan 16, 2023
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@polianad22

Did you hear about doing this test before hormonal treatment?

The CYP2D6 enzyme catalyzes the main pathway for converting tamoxifen into its most potent metabolite, endoxifen, and together with other CYP enzymes, catalyzes the formation of 4-hydroxytamoxifen. Therefore, genetic variations in the CYP2D6 gene can influence tamoxifen metabolism....

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Healthy women with poor CYP2D6 metabolism are less likely to respond to tamoxifen. Ultrarapid CYP2D6 metabolizers are at risk of having strong side-effects and discontinuing their tamoxifen therapy. CYP2D6 genotype might be considered in the future to guide tamoxifen prescription for breast cancer prevention...

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jan 17, 2023
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@polianad22

Where do you live? I live in New Paltz, NY.

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12 miles west of NYC. I hike in New Paltz and also bike on the rail trail there.

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polianad22 | @polianad22 | Jan 17, 2023
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@anjalima

12 miles west of NYC. I hike in New Paltz and also bike on the rail trail there.

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Let's meet. 🙂

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jan 17, 2023
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@polianad22

Let's meet. 🙂

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I’ll let you know when I come up… warmer moths of course. 🌸

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