Post for my wife Wendy

I was dx with TNBC in 2008 at Stage IV which means the cancer had already spread to my liver and lungs.  Everyone treatment is different cause it really depends on how one's body reacts, I had the chemo Abraxane, then Adriamycin, then surgery double mastecomy, radiaiton, then another round of Abraxane.  I had my last Chemo in 2010 and have been NED *No evidence of Disease), I get scans every 3 months,

Once it spread its not cureable but treatable, many people live for decades, I am currenlty 4 years out from the date of my dx.  I am also BRAC 1 positive.

Andy altho as was said everyoe is different, my sister is stage IV since 2008 getting treatment now once a month---I've been since 2007 and doin ok---So just keep on keeping ootions open and u sound like a wonderful husband and that;s a huge help for u'r wife.  Good Luck

Dear andydentre,



I am a big proponent of alternative therapies, but not so sure as a stand alone treatment for advanced stages. They simply are not strong enough. But you can make chemo and certain therapies work better, even possibly change the game, by incorporating the best evidence based information regarding supplements, diet and lifestyle choices. For example, it has been shown that therapeutic doses of vitamin D and curcumin, even other specific supplements, can make chemo work more efficiently, or even overcome resistance. Some supplements are a no-no in combination with specific chemo drugs.



You don't have to start at point zero---the work and analysis has already been done by a very brilliant researcher named Constantine. I have shown his treatise to several of my doctors, they supported my choice to incorporate the recommendations, and beyond that, they were impressed with the CAM as it stood. Constantine is not a doctor, but he knows his turf, and he is very careful about his recommendations which must meet a high standard for inclusion in his CAM.



You can read more about this and what is workable from a evidence based standpoint. No folk medicine, no anecdotal testimonials, just real data and good analysis. Look at the following link, sorry I can't make it hot:



http://www.nosurrenderbreastcancersurvivorforum.org/post/UPDATED-EDGECAM!-AUGUST-2011-5424968?trail=20#1



This CAM is a good place to start. There are other resources to investigate as well. Just remember, you need good data, not testimonials, to determine what is truly effective.



If you can, print it out and show it to your wife's oncologist. They can give you feedback on what they see, approve of it, disapprove, stay mute or, they may even be grateful.



All my best,

Bliss