other treatment options?

I agree with @melclarity  and @auOrei, I have a naturopath I've been seeing for years and he gives homeopathic medications as complementary therapies to the ones my breast surgeon / oncologist and/or plastic surgeon have prescribed for me. For instance, when I was first diagnosed (w early DCIS and some IDC) my breast surgeon put me straight on  Tamoxifen (ER+). My naturopath added the powder, in small sachets of Shitake (Lentinula edodes) Black Forest Tree Mushroom or Xiang Gu (Fragrant Mushroom) - these apparently have amazing anti-cancer properties. I checked with my breast surgeon first and she was fine with it (she did say "it's just the powder of mushrooms Nikki"...implying I was probably paying a bit much for these sachets). So I took these with water right up to my mastectomy. Then, my naturopath prescribed homeopathic 'operation drops' which I took every 4 hours post-mastectomy, and have taken again since my DIEP Recon...they help with swelling and bruising.

So, I look at both working together.....Nikki xxx

Im with @au0rei I'm all for alternative therapies such as relaxation, meditation and of a spiritual nature being a Distant Healer of 17 years and Reiki Master. These things are complimentary and help on another level in conjunction with medicine. I didn't like what treatment I had but it's all that there is...so anything you can find to help alleviate symptoms and especially once treatment is finished...DO IT! I found a kinesiologist helped more than anything so bizarre. Hugs Melinda xo

Zoffiel said:

Please don't. If pot, peach pips  prayer or any of the other dozens of 'natural and non-invasive' treatments worked there would be some science to prove it. There is no big pharma conspiracy (well there probably is, but not at this level) to keep us on the poison.

I do believe in complementing conventional and some good alternative. Diet and lifestyle, relaxation rest, exercise. Switching to organic diet as much as I can afford during this time helps reduce my toxic burden and I also feel more peace of mind about what goes into me.  Praying to God helps me immensely I know I can't fight this battle myself! I am just too weak and reliable. :smile:

Zoffiel said:

Please don't. If pot, peach pips  prayer or any of the other dozens of 'natural and non-invasive' treatments worked there would be some science to prove it. There is no big pharma conspiracy (well there probably is, but not at this level) to keep us on the poison.

I read of apricot pips. The big pharma conspiracy... I was bought in but hubby said things that made sense. They make lots of money out of the cancer industry, mulitbillions, but lots have been put into research and clinical trials etc and it's probably fair. 

I did read that some chemo drugs are actually plant based e.g. From periwinkle for taxol (if I am not wrong!) and some are lab synthesized.

And the Chris who beat cancer refused to have chemo or radiotherapy, I admire him but he did have surgery before he jumped into alternative therapies to cure himself. I really do think surgery helped him though he did say given a choice he wouldn't have done it.

as I shared, several girlfriends around me have gone through similar experiences as I did with conventional treatment. It was also family and friends' support that helped me decide on conventional treatment. Hard journey but no turning back and I look forward to my full recovery and restoration! xxx

That said, don't know what is happening with the clinical trial in Queensland for that rainforest thingy. Will post link later.

Please don't. If pot, peach pips  prayer or any of the other dozens of 'natural and non-invasive' treatments worked there would be some science to prove it. There is no big pharma conspiracy (well there probably is, but not at this level) to keep us on the poison.

Hi bewzy 
Black salve is an old treatment for removing thorns splinters it does work BUT not a cancer treatment
Would be great if treatment was so simple
All the best with coordination for your surgery
 Of course the Dr will have to arrange to admit you prior to surgery 

Yep

yes, commonsense kind of told me that, but you try to think of everything lol

Working in oncology during my nursing training and looking after women who chose herbal over no surgery still gives me horrors. I've also cared for a lady who didn't seek treatment at all. The tumor just continues to grow larger until it cannot be contained by the breast skin. I'm sorry to give you this picture but if there really was an affective alternative to surgery they would be doing it already. Kath x