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This forum is a safe, judgement-free place to discuss Alternative medicine. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used INSTEAD of standard, evidence-based treatment. Breastcancer.org does NOT recommend or endorse alternative medicine.
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Most recent: Treating estrogen responsive cancer naturally by JinnyNH
September 2022
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Talk with others about bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and ways to keep your bones strong
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Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
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Most recent: Seeking DIEP recovery stories by serendipity09
September 2022
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Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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Most recent: Starting chemo September 2022? by mvspaulding
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Complementary medicine refers to treatments that are used WITH standard treatment. Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person.
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Share with and support others all waiting for test results from CAT scan, PET scan, Oncotype tests, Mammaprint, FISH, IHC, and other diagnostic tests.
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This is a safe place to share your experiences of others considering or on hormonal treatment.
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Most recent: To continue with hormonal therapy beyond 5 years or not by ruthbru
September 2022
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Discuss your experiences with the benefits, risks, and side effects of immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
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Most recent: Herceptin and Perjeta side effects after chemotherapy. by bakerb
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.
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Most recent: Anyone in Denver Want to Walk With Me 10/16? by Rah2464
September 2022
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Talk with other about how to lower your risk of lymphedema and how to manage it if you''ve been diagnosed.
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Most recent: LYMPHA (Lymphovenous Bypass) Procedure With Mastectomy? by Mavericksmom
September 2022
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Most recent: Treatment Zoom Meetup (Thursdays) place to keep chatting by Moderators
September 2022
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Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.
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What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
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Most recent: Starting Radiation October 2019 by petite1
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
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Most recent: September surgery scheduled and need to chat? by Mavericksmom
September 2022
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