Hello everybody Just curious as to whether you see benefits in the so called “Super Foods” like linseeds (flaxseeds), blueberries, broccoli and tea (especially green) helping to guard against certain cancers. Since my BC diagnosis last month (I have DCIS) I have done a complete turnaround in what I eat. I am having a mastectomy on Monday as they found more DCIS behind my nipple. I am actually not concerned about losing the breast. Better out than in. I will take life over vanity any day. I just hope I can move on from then and there is no more unwelcome news in my body

Some people think that large amounts of these foods may interfere with the way that chemo drugs work and even the hormone therapies. If you are having any of these treatments it is always a good idea to check with your oncologist. The same with vitamin and mineral supplements. Eating a healthy diet and exercising can definitely help to reduce the chance of getting cancer again, and it helps you to make the most of life. Sometimes even the belief that we are helping ourselves is enough to keep us feeling better! Take care. Deanne xxx

Should have mentioned that I'm 10 months past my last chemo. During chemo I just ate what I could stomach, which certainly didn't include any wine or chocolate!!!!!! Definitely check with your oncologist. Best, Jane

Thank you Enaj for all the tips. Did you have a DCIS?

Hi Bec, no Invasive Ductal Cancer. I've come out the other side of 2 mastectomies, node clearance and chemo. Initially I decided I didn't want reconstruction but that changed and now I'm probably about one third of the way through expanders &I'm dreaming of squishy foobs!!...............it's been a long haul but I firmly believe that reassessing what I put into body.............food, cosmetics etc etc.........has helped me get through this relatively unscathed.

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VivW
Member
12 years ago
I am also seeing my onco in three weeks, we can both ask and see if we get the same result. :) I stopped taking the chia seeds yesterday (just in case) and literally overnight my body has turned back into a 90 year old after they have been rock climbing, and fell off. not so lol.

Viv
Robyn_W
Member
12 years ago
Well a fat lot of use that was!Sorry for giving you some hope that you would get an answer.I am seeing my onc in 3 weeks,and I have just made a note in my diary to ask her.I will let you know what she says,if you don't have an answer by then.Cheers Robyn
Enaj
Member
12 years ago
Hi Bec,we all cope as best we can. Good nutrition, exercise & a somewhat unusual sense of humour have a helped me get through this. I'd love to have a home vege garden but a brown thumb and 2 much loved dogs make that a bit of a challenge!! I do have a nice pot of basil and parsley growing and a rosemary bush. Your cat looks very sweet :-)I've done a bit of reading about pet food as well, I don't feed any commercial stuff just raw meaty bones, eggs, sardines and healthy leftovers. Hope you've had a good day....
VivW
Member
12 years ago
Thanks Lisa for this site,

I was on Tamoxifen and last visit to Onco we changed to Arimidex. Joint and bone pain made me feel like an 90 year old. Chia seed kept on coming up on different sites, so I tried it, just 1tbs a day, after 3 days I felt so much better, even my mood was better. Panic is this making the Arimidex not work?? The big problem is that we see our Onco, given new meds, see you in 3 months time, phone call make that 4 months time, she is going on holidays.

I am sure a lot of ladies feel like this, where do we get the backup support?? For me it's google, soz but this sort of imformation is really hard to source from anywhere.

Have stopped with the chia until I see my Oncologist.

Thanks

Viv
VivW
Member
12 years ago
Hi Robyn, here is the answer that I got for my question about the arimidex & chia seeds with er+ pr+ breast cancer.

Cheers

Viv

iheard was created to dispel myths and fanciful claims in relation to cancer. For questions directly relating to cancer, cancer prevention, treatment or support, we recommend you consult a health professional. You may also like to call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 as they may be able to provide you with the information you are after.
Robyn_W
Member
12 years ago
This is great,thanks! Robyn
Lisa_BCNA
Member
12 years ago
Hi all,

The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in the U.S. also provides an information resource about herbs, botanicals, supplements and other products, which may be useful.

Here is the link to their resource: http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/about-herbs-botanicals-other-products

Cheers,
Lisa
Bec15
Member
12 years ago
I will research it, thank you. The Nutri-Bullet is one of those ones you see on daytime TV during the ads.
Bec15
Member
12 years ago
What a very interesting site :-). Thank you for sharing.

I had my laptop on my lap and read the one "does sitting your laptop on your lap cause cancer".
Bec15
Member
12 years ago
Great tip.....Thank you :-)