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Re: Effect of High-dose Vitamin C Combined With Anti-cancer Treatment on Breast Cancer Cells.
I saw the program last year. While it was briefly mentioned you could have heard a pin drop. None of Medico's disputed it. But they did dispute everything else. I felt that episode was poorly represented and full of dogma. The first thing my Oncologist checked was my Vit D status. Even though I spent a lot of time in the sun my level was extremely low so my Oncologist put me on Vit D supplementation immediately.29Views0likes0CommentsRe: Effect of High-dose Vitamin C Combined With Anti-cancer Treatment on Breast Cancer Cells.
Hi everyone. I'm not advocating another therapy. That is between you and your doctor. I only put this up to see if others had heard of it or tried it. Having BC you can't have too much information. We all have Google. It's about researching as much as you can and if you find something that may be of interest to others share it. It's then up to each person to then do their own research, print out any new reputable research and talk to their own Oncologist. However, having said that, it is doubtful your Oncologist would recommend it but it is worth getting their view on the Research. If, at the very least, it allows women who have had enough of AI's, to remain on adjunct therapy longer, then maybe thats also a conversation to be had. I copied and pasted the following from my GP facebook website. "Recent and emerging clinical research shows that Vitamin C does not interfere with chemotherapy or radiation therapy and that Vitamin C can be used in conjunction with medical therapies to support patient outcomes and improve their quality of life. Vitamin C is not a cure for cancer but clinical research shows it can be a very useful adjunct in treatment.11Views0likes0CommentsRe: Effect of High-dose Vitamin C Combined With Anti-cancer Treatment on Breast Cancer Cells.
Hi Afraser. I didn't experience nausea when taken intravenously. All treatments should first be discussed with your Oncologist who would have full access to the paper and he/she can then advise you. As far as I am aware people with kidney disease or low kidney function should not take vit C in high doses or anyone with hemochromatosis. Or you may have other medical conditions it could affect. Always best to talk to your Onco. There are women with BC having these infusions. If only there was a data base for that😊25Views0likes0CommentsEffect of High-dose Vitamin C Combined With Anti-cancer Treatment on Breast Cancer Cells.
Please see medical research link below regarding this topic. I haven't been on this site for a while and surprised I couldn't find topics on this subject except a comment from a BCNA staffer. As well as the usual Specialists, I see an integrative GP. She administers high dose Vit C infusions to breast cancer patients, including me. I've been clear now for 8 years. The medical evidence for this being beneficial in the fight against breast cancer cells is becoming clear and more widely accepted now, even among the old guard. So, I am wondering, why don't more women know about this? Are there any other women having it? If so, how is it going? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30711954/283Views1like11CommentsRe: Does Hyperthyroid Diagnosis Equal Higher Breast Cancer Risk?
@primek I also read in the reports hyperthyroidism indicates better survival odds. So, on the one hand great chances of getting breast cancer. On the other hand better survival odds. I believe dense breasts are also associated with hyperthyroidism. Yes, this is very interesting.14Views0likes0CommentsRe: Does Hyperthyroid Diagnosis Equal Higher Breast Cancer Risk?
Your best thyroid test results reflect how you are feeling. Tests should be done at the same time, best time is usually first thing in the morning BEFORE you take your medication. If you are not feeling optiumum then have a good talk to your doctor. I am very lucky to have a GP who "gets it". I was previously on 100mcg and feeling much like you. After testing for Reverse T3 she reduced to Oroxin (T4) to 75mcg and added slow release liothyronine (T3). (T4 Oroxin is inert in our system - it's only job is to convert to T3 which every cell in our body needs. I take liothyronine in the slow release form as Reverse T3 was blocking T3 from getting into my cells. Slow release T3 (liothyronine) is only available through compounding chemists via script from your doctor. @wendy55 adds T3 via Tertroxin which is just a brand name for liiothyronine but is not slow release and she feels fine. Good grief, others reading this must be very confused. hahhaha6Views0likes0CommentsRe: Does Hyperthyroid Diagnosis Equal Higher Breast Cancer Risk?
Wow, this has started a discussion. Stress and the thyroid are not good bedfellows. @wendy55 We seem similar. Great to know someone else is taking T3 (tertroxin) in combination with Oroxin (T4). I take 75mcg Oroxin and 10mcg of T3 in the slow release form which is only available through compounding chemists. More expensive but definitely worth it for the benefits. It changed my life adding T3 to T4. I started out with Graves Disease, (hyperthyroidism) diagnosed at age 38 after going through horrendous emotional stress. Treated with a tiny amount of radioactive iodine to attempt to kill off only a small amount of my thyroid to get back to the euthyroid state but it failed and I ended up with hypothyroidism instead. While only on T4 I still had all the symptoms of hypothyroidism (depression, fatigue, weight issues, mood changes etc) even though blood tests all in normal range. Most doctors would have said nothing wrong with my thyroid and put me on anti-depressants but I have a great GP who looked further and tested Reverse T3. Results showed my level was off the chart. She explained even though I was converting T4 to T3 I wasn't getting the benefit of T3 at cellular level. Reverse T3 lands upside down on cells blocking T3 from getting in. High levels of Reverse T3 result from extreme stress. I am gradually getting my RT3 levels down to within normal range. I am now full of energy, depression is a just a memory, weight coming down and life is now wonderful My glass is half full again instead of half empty. The studies I posted about are very interesting. I feel great these days. This article just bought home to me how important keeping your thyroid is and keeping it running well.5Views2likes0CommentsDoes Hyperthyroid Diagnosis Equal Higher Breast Cancer Risk?
Interesting article published on Endocrine Website regarding research from around the world. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism decades ago so found this article interesting. I was diagnosed with stage2/grade 2 hormone dependent breast cancer five years ago with no prior family history and didn't fit any risk models other than being a woman. What I found interesting about the studies were: while an overactive thyroid may increase risk of breast cancer (and lung cancer) it can also increase survival. Armed with this information I will be more diligent keeping my thyroid "euthyroid" (functioning normally). https//www.endocrineweb.com/news/thyroid-diseases/55406-does-hyperthyroid-diagnosis-equal-higher-breast-cancer-risk?utm_source=EndocrineWeb+eNewsletter&utm_campaign=50cfaac4d8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e6f563893f-50cfaac4d8-49476613398Views2likes20Comments
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