juls

Breast cancer is curable by natural estrogen substitution. It is not toxic even in sky high doses, since it gives the physiologic surveillance of our health. Prospective studies justify that chemotherapy, radiation and mastectomy increase the risk of tumor recurrence and cancer related mortality, since these measures spoil the physiologic defense mechanisms. The less aggressive the surgery, the better is the result. Breast cancer patients should choose lumpectomy even in case of recurrent tumor. No chemo, no radiation, no mastectomy!
Dr. Zsuzsanna Suba

Thanks for your kind words. Sometimes that is all it takes. You take care too! Praying for a good outcome for you.

Hi juls, How are you doing? I don't know what your going through personally but my best friend is in remission from breast cancer at 48 yrs old. And had a double mastectomy. I was her caregiver. I also have a brother in law who is a three time survivor. I've watched them go through some difficult times. Especially my brother in law. But through it all, most of the time he maintained his positive attitude. I wish I could say that for my friend she's a very negative person. I did my best to help her through this in every way I could. The times she wanted to give up, I just kept pushing her even harder. I know this is a difficult thing for you. And I'm sorry for what your going through. I hope WhatNext has helped you with your journey. There are some wonderful people here. I hope your day is good!

Hi juls - welcome to the forum. Moving on is something that just kind of happens gradually. One day you notice that you're not consumed anymore with wondering whether or not you've beaten it. Normality will sneak in, here and there. Just be patient with yourself and with those around you who will expect you to get back to being "normal" immediately. It just doesn't happen that way. It helps to lose yourself in something creative - maybe take a class to learn something new if you feel well enough to do that. I'm an 8-yr BC survivor and I found meditation and counseling to be extremely helpful after getting through all the treatment. I also started making jewelry and that was really fun. Wishing you all the very best and let us know how we can help you best.

Wow! You've been on the emotional roller-coaster. How many of us initially heard "This is nothing to worry about" and then jumped to "Yikes!" Cancer is a scary disease, that's one certainty. I am so glad you got the second opinion and that you found cancer care givers that are true professionals. That ease of mind makes a huge difference when you are going through your treatments. You are six months into this and the end of treatment is near. That next chapter of LIFE is soon to begin. There are challenges there, too, but you'll get through it. Look what you've accomplished thus far. Hope today is a good day for you!

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