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Has anyone become a vegetarian or vegan to help fight their cancer?
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I have been vegetarian for 5 years, since my diagnosis I have gone vegan. I also limit where my food is coming from and started working on the acidity in my body. Cancer loves an acidic body - which you get from meat & dairy. Cancer hates alkaline.....green leafy vegetables, legumes, etc. I...
1 comment 2I have been vegetarian for 5 years, since my diagnosis I have gone vegan. I also limit where my food is coming from and started working on the acidity in my body. Cancer loves an acidic body - which you get from meat & dairy. Cancer hates alkaline.....green leafy vegetables, legumes, etc. I knew when I started 5 years ago that I may have been too late to stop whatever cancer was in my body, but it sure as hell will not come back now....
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Being a vegetarian is a little different than eating an all raw food diet,,, I've heard of many success stories where people have cured their cancer,, I believe the rule to fight cancer is at least 100% raw food for14days(minimum, then 75%-75% raw after that for at least 3 months,, it can be very...
1 comment 2Being a vegetarian is a little different than eating an all raw food diet,,, I've heard of many success stories where people have cured their cancer,, I believe the rule to fight cancer is at least 100% raw food for14days(minimum, then 75%-75% raw after that for at least 3 months,, it can be very successful but I'd imagine it would be hard
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My nails are falling off? When does this stop? I'm 12 weeks post chemo? Should I get acrylic nails to hide it?
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Survivor since 2013- View all 7 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
I agree with everyone, no acrylics when u are on chemo or after for awhile I wasnt even allowed to get manicures. Sorry bout your nails, chemo isn't fun. They will grow back.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I wore acrylics nails although my chemo and had no problems had to take them off after it as I had surgery they are more fragile but I just keep them short
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Today's my implant surgery to replace ruptured expander. Hope it's an easy one.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
It should be easier, Dawn. I've had replacement implants and the surgery was much shorter and, on one occasion, I didn't even have a drain. Good luck to you!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
speedy recovery God Bless
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Had my 1st chemo (Fec -Red Devil). Ended up in ICU for 4 days. Was VERY sick. What precautions should I ask for for my next round as I don't want to end up in ICU again? should I be admitted for a few days? What do u think??
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
Thqts scary. I would see my oncologist before next treatment to discuss options
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
U should seek a different chemo at the very least ,,no way would I take that again,,, research your options because doctors are often to busy a, prayers to you, god bless
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Hi ! I'm having a bilateral mastectomy on Thursday. My doc says I will probably have only two drains. I have lanyard for the shower, pillows for the recliner, comfie velcro shirts. Can you think of anything else I need to prepare?
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Stage 1 Patient- View all 16 answers
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I only had a unilateral mastectomy and had 2 drains. I went to a speciality shop and got what they call a postsurgical camisole that has 2 pockets for holding drainage bags that attaches to the camisole by velcro.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
You sound pretty prepared! I didn't wear any type of bra because there is nothing there but skin flaps left for reconstruction. Take your pain meds as prescribed. Don't let the pain get in front if you! You got this!!!! I just stuffed my drain tubes (3) in comfy pants/shirts pockets. Just held...
Comment 1You sound pretty prepared! I didn't wear any type of bra because there is nothing there but skin flaps left for reconstruction. Take your pain meds as prescribed. Don't let the pain get in front if you! You got this!!!! I just stuffed my drain tubes (3) in comfy pants/shirts pockets. Just held them in my lap in the shower, hubby washed my hair and body until I could raise my arms.
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Is the DIEP surgery when they use belly fat to reconstruct breasts? Had anyone done this and what do you think? I'm cancer free now and had a lumpectomy...considering a mastectomy
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
Ali,
I only had a partial so didn't go through this part but wanted to say YAY for you on being BC free!!!!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Yes I had it. It was the best choice for me. I'm very happy with the results. I don't think the rehab was that bad. It is a BIG surgery and takes about a month to re coup and be back to most of your regular life.
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Has anyone had the IORT Radiation treatment done???
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
Yes it is a new procedure and they do during surgery. It is a one time radiation treatment right after they remove the tumor. Radiation is only given the the tumor location and not the whole breast.
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anonymous
Patient
I may be wrong, but I don't think that is for invasive bc. Anyway, my radiologist said that this , and also the three week protocol were not options for me. My mother had a small noninvasive bc, and was able to have radiation twice a day for 4 or 5 days. Not all ways of giving radiation are best...
4 comments 0I may be wrong, but I don't think that is for invasive bc. Anyway, my radiologist said that this , and also the three week protocol were not options for me. My mother had a small noninvasive bc, and was able to have radiation twice a day for 4 or 5 days. Not all ways of giving radiation are best for different situations.
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Had a mammogram and had a 2nd with more details images. Got results in mail today BIRADS Category 3 need another mammogram in 6 mths
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
As I recall from my days working as a Mammography Tech. Birads cat. 3 simply means they saw something, that is benign appearing, and recheck in 6 months to make sure it is stable. That may not be quite the wording, but pretty close I'm sure. Also when I was working the Birads codes went from...
Comment 2As I recall from my days working as a Mammography Tech. Birads cat. 3 simply means they saw something, that is benign appearing, and recheck in 6 months to make sure it is stable. That may not be quite the wording, but pretty close I'm sure. Also when I was working the Birads codes went from 0-5 and they've since added a 6.
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Did anyone try false eyelashes during chemo ?
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I didn't lose mine till after I was done. They did grow right back in. But yes. It was time consuming as I was not very good at it. Took a lot of practice. I eventually said "forget this" and started using the extending mascara from loreal. Prayers to you.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I didn't even try. If I had anything special diring that time I would have given it a whirl or gone to a make up person.
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Just an update post for those curious about Diep surgery. I am 7 wks post op and feel great!!! What a difference from the 3 wk mark:) it was a long surgery and recovery has been pretty steady. Overall pleased with my surgery choice :)
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Thanks for the update. I hope to have mine in. December.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Glad or worked out well for you. How many days were you in the hospital.?
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