My journey
Hi all
I had my mastectomy in the first week of September just 3 months ago and I am pleased to inform you all that I am back to normal. I know everyone's journey is different and all cancers are not the same. However, just sharing with you all the things I did for getting back to normal may help some of you.
When I was diagnosed with cancer in late August 2017 the radiologist who examined my mammogram and CT scan as well as all the doctors painted a pretty grim picture. My family was devastated and seeing the reaction of some of my friends I decided not to tell anyone anymore. I remained positive all along. I am 62 and I am grateful that I have lived so far and knowing that death is inevitable no matter how long I live, this cancer never bothered me. I have never lost a nights sleep over this. This attitude helped my family a lot and they started accepting the reality.
My husband & I started researching information on the causes of cancer and with his co-operation I made a number of changes to my diet and lifestyle. I gave up sugar completely, went out in the Sun to get my vitamin D, also took Vitamin D3 with Magnesium. Also every morning I made a juice with carrot, beetroot, celery, ginger, lemon and almonds and drank this.
After the operation I continued this regime, reduced carbs, took walks to loose weight and followed all the exercises the physio prescribed after the operation. Fortunately, I did not have to go through chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, as I am estrogen receptor positive I was told to go on harmone therapy. The oncologist gave me all the information on its side effects which included thinning of bones and endometrial cancer. Again after researching on this subject I looked at ways of naturally reducing my estrogen levels and decided not to go on the harmone therapy. On my follow up checkup the oncologist showed me a graph that indicated the benefit of going on the harmone therapy which was minimal - around 5% or less. The graph indicated that 90% of breast cancer patients survived for 10years without any adjuvant treatment and 85% survived for 20years without any adjuvant treatment. Those who took the treatment lived 5% or less longer. To me quality of life mattered more so I am glad I have chosen this path. I have lost 7kgs weight so far and feel really good.
I hope everyone of you find your own path to a good and fast recovery as i have done.
I had my mastectomy in the first week of September just 3 months ago and I am pleased to inform you all that I am back to normal. I know everyone's journey is different and all cancers are not the same. However, just sharing with you all the things I did for getting back to normal may help some of you.
When I was diagnosed with cancer in late August 2017 the radiologist who examined my mammogram and CT scan as well as all the doctors painted a pretty grim picture. My family was devastated and seeing the reaction of some of my friends I decided not to tell anyone anymore. I remained positive all along. I am 62 and I am grateful that I have lived so far and knowing that death is inevitable no matter how long I live, this cancer never bothered me. I have never lost a nights sleep over this. This attitude helped my family a lot and they started accepting the reality.
My husband & I started researching information on the causes of cancer and with his co-operation I made a number of changes to my diet and lifestyle. I gave up sugar completely, went out in the Sun to get my vitamin D, also took Vitamin D3 with Magnesium. Also every morning I made a juice with carrot, beetroot, celery, ginger, lemon and almonds and drank this.
After the operation I continued this regime, reduced carbs, took walks to loose weight and followed all the exercises the physio prescribed after the operation. Fortunately, I did not have to go through chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, as I am estrogen receptor positive I was told to go on harmone therapy. The oncologist gave me all the information on its side effects which included thinning of bones and endometrial cancer. Again after researching on this subject I looked at ways of naturally reducing my estrogen levels and decided not to go on the harmone therapy. On my follow up checkup the oncologist showed me a graph that indicated the benefit of going on the harmone therapy which was minimal - around 5% or less. The graph indicated that 90% of breast cancer patients survived for 10years without any adjuvant treatment and 85% survived for 20years without any adjuvant treatment. Those who took the treatment lived 5% or less longer. To me quality of life mattered more so I am glad I have chosen this path. I have lost 7kgs weight so far and feel really good.
I hope everyone of you find your own path to a good and fast recovery as i have done.
