New and just diagnosed with TNBC
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Thanks everyone!
I’ve had a really positive meeting with an oncology naturopath. She has written me up a treatment plan to compliment the chemotherapy and radiation and to try to limit the side effects but also the long term impact on my immune system.
I think if I reframe the treatment from ‘just’ being the chemotherapy which doctors prescribe, to a more comprehensive plan that includes chemo as one of the many options, then I feel more comfortable. I’ve also weighed up the odds, and it looks like the long term side effects have lower odds in some cases than the general population! e.g. a 1% chance of getting lung cancer as a result of radiation but the general population has a one in six chance of getting cancer.
The good thing is that the naturopath can work to specifically lower inflammation through diet and herbal remedies. I’m also doing Yin Yoga and meditation, as well as a reduced strength and conditioning program in the gym (which I normally do).
I’m feeling more comfortable as the days go by!!!
I’ve had a really positive meeting with an oncology naturopath. She has written me up a treatment plan to compliment the chemotherapy and radiation and to try to limit the side effects but also the long term impact on my immune system.
I think if I reframe the treatment from ‘just’ being the chemotherapy which doctors prescribe, to a more comprehensive plan that includes chemo as one of the many options, then I feel more comfortable. I’ve also weighed up the odds, and it looks like the long term side effects have lower odds in some cases than the general population! e.g. a 1% chance of getting lung cancer as a result of radiation but the general population has a one in six chance of getting cancer.
The good thing is that the naturopath can work to specifically lower inflammation through diet and herbal remedies. I’m also doing Yin Yoga and meditation, as well as a reduced strength and conditioning program in the gym (which I normally do).
I’m feeling more comfortable as the days go by!!!