Newly Diagnosed

OMG .... as gross as that sounds, @kmakm  - I can understand the theory behind it!  

Hi @Shann. I just heard this doctor interviewed on ABC Radio Melbourne and instantly thought of you.

https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/scientists-trial-an-unexpected-source-to-help-heal-hardtotreat-skin-injuries/

Hi Shannon, I use Frankincense both ways. It has a florally flavour but it is okay. I always play it safe when putting any oils on open wounds and dilute them with a safe carrier oil, eg coconut, apricot kernel and then test by putting just on the edge of the wound to start with. I know they say it is safe but I don't like to risk it. I use Doterra but I know there are other food safe essential oils available. If you go with Doterra whoever you buy from will be able to advise. Hope this helps. Melody

@arpie
Unfortunately I only moved back home Aug 17 and 2 weeks of being here I found the lump, so had to find a new GP and others.  The new female GP is in a different clinic but she was my eldest and now youngest daughters Gp so giving her a go.  But with some GP's it is hard to get a word in sometimes only time will tell.  Thank you for all you advice, this forum is great I get so much info on here.
xx Shannon (Shann)

@Blossom1961
Thank you for replying.  With the Frankinsence do you take it orally or rum it on  the wound.

Shannon xx

@shann this sounds awful. I had extreme thrush four years ago (before my BC days) and nothing got rid of it for months and within two weeks of getting rid of it, back it came. I ended up taking mother apple cider vinegar and yakult. I then treated it again with some anti fungal cream, continued with the yakult and vinegar, and haven't had it since. Not sure if this is the reason for non recurrence but I continue to take it.
 Frankinsence is a great natural cell rejuvenator which has also been tested by the "official" medical research and proven to help heal. If you try it make sure you buy one that has been extracted using the steam or press method. Some companies use alcohol to extract which is not going to help at all ( unless you plan on drinking it?). Best wishes

@shann  -  FARK!!  You've had SUCH a hard time of it .... I can fully understand you NOT wanting to go back onto medication that may open up the wounds again!  :( 

I hope you get some answers from your new GP

It sounds like you 'may possibly' be post menopausal even tho your ovaries are still there - but blood tests will confirm this.  You may have had some done in the past - but not realised it.  If your new GP is in the same 'clinic' - they should be able to check ALL your bloods from way back.  If you HAVEN'T got them - request a new set of bloods, including them!  I used to have them done yearly & that was BEFORE my BC diagnosis!

You are under 50 - so hopefully an MRI would not cost a fortune - or is fully covered ..... ask your Onc specialist that you REALLY REALLY want one, given your difficult history!  ..... I am not sure if your GP can order one.

My 'increased protection' from recurrence etc (given my age, surgery, radiation, pathology) is only 1% & I am giving it a go.    If I absolutely HATE the side effects - I can go off it with my BS's blessing .....   I started off on Letrozole & had big side effects but after 6 weeks, changed to Exemestane - and have noticed a BIG drop in side effects with the 'same protection'.

Don't be afraid to 'give it a go' - and if it doesn't suit you - ask if there are alternatives for you to try   xx

@kmakm
No I havent and I am off to the GP on monday but after the oncologist, had to change GP's cause I wanted to see a female and this one specialise in female things.  When she sees it she will probably just want to send me back to the hospital as the have opened up double the size a week since they took off the pump.  I spoke to the breast care nurses and they just said we can't help me anymore.  So if the new GP can't help then I will have to wright a referral to the Brisbane hospital as this one won't help.  But as I do I just pod along as usual. xx

It really doesn't sound like you've had good care @Shann. Could ask your GP to do it? That way at least you'd know for yourself. Take care, K xox

Hi @kmakm 
I was 46 when diagnosed now 47.  I had a hystorectomy when I was 39 but the ovaries left, but have not had a period since then. don't even know if I have gone through the change.
My problem is I don't know if even want to go on anything at as I don't think 5% is enough reason to go on this tablet.  That is so strange as I have not had a blood test for my hormones at all from either my oncologist or GP.
Thank you. xx