Lymphoma or Not? Watch and wait?

Hi @reneebarber77

So I’ve been researching on lymphoma for a couple weeks because a friend of mine has multiple symptoms. He will get test results today and I’m trying to be proactive in case the results show lymphoma I want him to be prepared and have options. I stumbled across this website, https://blog.essense-of-life.com/ionic-mineral-supplements/#.Y8kjwSVOklQ while browsing for “lymphoma survivors”. I read that you’re on the watch and wait and want to know what you can do in the meantime. This site actually gives really good tips on supplements and nutrition. I’m thinking if you’re on a watch and wait, this can hopefully help you stay in ranges that won’t accelerate the cancer growth. It seems like some work will need to be put forth with nutrition and supplementation, but if it can slow the growth, it’s worth trying. I hope this helps🙏🏻

@jjustinn and @reneebarber77
When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks. I'm particularly skeptical about websites that are not from a trusted medical authority and the website also sells the product they promote. There is an inherit bias in the link shared above.

Here are my favorite, evidence-based, trusted websites to verify or dispute the claims of products:

From Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)
– Search About Herbs (cancer specific) https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs/search

National Center for complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
– Homepage https://www.nccih.nih.gov/
– Health Topics A-Z https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/atoz
– Herbs At A Glance https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance
– Know the Science https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/know-science

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Hi @reneebarber77, I’ve been wondering how you’re feeling (emotionally and physically) ☺️ and if you had the biopsy. Was there any confirmed diagnosis for CLL?