Re: [cancercured] Need Input

Hi Karen,

I'm stage 0 breast cancer - so my experience was very different than
yours.

What kind of alternatives have you done? Is the cancer hormone receptor
positive?

Most oncologists will discourage you from doing any supplements - even
eating fresh fruits and veggies - while on chemo. Many supplements will
counteract the affects of the chemo. And because you will become
susceptable to bacterias, etc, fresh fruit and veggies are discouraged.

I did radiation and was actually okay with it. It took me awhile to
wrap my head around it, though. Since my cancer was on the right side,
the radiation would not hit my heart. Your situation is a lot different
than mine, so I can understand your concern.

My best to you.

ar

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:40:08 -0000, "Turmeric4" <ggabrielson@msn.com>
said:
> Hi,
>
> I need some input from the group.
> I have Stage IV breast cancer with mets to the bones. I have been
> doing alternative for one year.
>
> Now the cancer is in my lymph nodes in my chest and it is closing the
> Superior Vena Cava that drains blood from my head. I have been
> having pressure in my head and lots of coughing for the past four
> months, so that is why.
>
> I have wanted to avoid chemo and have never had it, but at this point
> I don't think I have a choice.
>
> Please, I don't want suggestions on other alternative methods at this
> point - I will try and pick up on that later. Anyway, I have pretty
> much run out of money in that department.
>
> My doctor is going to talk to me about my choices for chemo.He also
> said I could choose radiation, but I think that would be worse
> because of the area of my heart.
>
>
> My question is: What can I do to alleviate the bad symptoms of chemo
> while I am taking it. Any particular supplements, etc. I would
> really appreciate advice in this area - especialy anyone who has gone
> through chemo and found supplements or whatever that helped a great
> deal.
>
> Thank You,
>
> Karen
>
>
>
>
>
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Arlyn Grant
arlynsg@123mail.org

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