Treating estrogen responsive cancer naturally

Hmm.  I'm not so sure about the previous comment.

Why don't you start your own thread?

Also, sounds rather like a medical question that should really be applied to a qualified Dr.  Some people suffer badly with the side effects, others don't.

If you are slim you are more likely to suffer from bone density loss than if you are overweight taking this drug.  22.5 and below BMI puts you in the bone problem possibility.

It IS a very strong drug.  I have suffered terribly from side effects, but there are others who don't.  The Tamoxifen seems to suit me better.....................but then I can't see or feel the damage it's doing to my liver and kidneys.  It's all ****.   Once you get your head around that, and realise we are all playing poker with our bodies, then you get cynical and just laugh.  Your choice to take the drug or not, but I would ask a Doc/an onco to explain it to you.  

There is no right way!  

Good luck.

Mini - I agree with you

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I wouldnt touch the stuff with a  10 ft pole, but I have pre existing health problems and had broken 3 bones.

I also skipped rads so  ... I may be a  goner soon, who knows/  And also ,  I am  stage 1.

This is a very personal decision and REALLY needs to be thought through AND discussed with your DR and loved ones.

Take my word for NOTHING!

but best of luck to you !  :>)

in regard to the oncotype score assuming you are taking antihormonals... I don't think that is an accurate statement.

In regard to the percentages of GMO corn and soy in the US, it could be even higher due to wind and the fact that GMO and nonGMO ate often planted in adjacent fields.

Aha!  I thought it might mean hysterectomy!  Just as well I asked!!!  Thanks

Nope!  Not me.  I don't even know what they are??????

I'm kind of confused by all the types of enzymes but am looking into them and my doc has me taking digestive enzymes to take the load of digestion off my system. I've also read that if you take them on an empty stomach, they'll eat the "coating" off the tumor so your immune system can deal with it but I'm not sure that's backed by research. I do know that enzymes lower inflammation and I've had my CRP and homocysteine tested and both came back quite low. Also I read the other day that if you use Laetrile that it works better if you take enzymes with but I don't remember what kind. Pancreatic maybe?

FemmenessencePRO™ contains Maca-GO® a certified organic maca (Lepidium peruvianum) with a proprietary combination of phenotypes specifically for women’s hormone balance.

http://www.evolvingnutrition.com/Product-Categories/Womens-Health/FemmenessencePRO

http://www.pcosdiva.com/2011/06/maca-qa-on-femmenessence/

Anyone using?

Is this beneficial?

Recently recommended by a compounding pharmacist with interest in hormone balancing.

yes, there's urine test that could test the estrogen in your system. i've read urine test is more accurate than the blood test. let's wait for someone more knowledgeable to explain in details. 

Its not just about reducing circulating oestrogen its about blocking the oestrogen from accessing cells that then become unlocked....its quite a complicated process so measuring existing oestrogen levels is only one small aspect of the picture.  Having less fat and thus less stored oestrogen also helps, so does regular exercise as the increased oxygen also stope oestrogen from reaching cells and creating harm.  I3C and other natural substances also help with this but hormone balancing is not something that has been shown to help with ER positive cancer prevention

Aromath, thanks for the links! Am going to be eating the cruciferous veggies - i love bak choy- regularly!!! Am planning not to take tamoxifen, though at this point in time, no idea what i'm going to do about managing the hormones, so really appreciate the links you pasted!

Have a good day everyone!

My MO showed me both numbers. Mine was a 12% chance w/o Tamox. 

Has anyone had the BRACA gene test after diagnosis? I didn't get it at the time, but I have a grand-daughter now, and my sister's doctor wanted to know due to some irregularities in some of her tests. I'm wondering if insurance will cover it now, and if it would be worth it.

Also thai chi and qigong are good for hormone imbalances, move your hands freely around the body in a gentile and easy motion, like doing ballet, it helps the lymph to circulate not to stagnate and accumulate toxins around and in the breasts... it made a huge difference to me

Flaxseed is a great option. While it takes a similar form to estrogen, it isn't and it doesn't do the same thing as estrogen.  From WebMD:

"Flaxseed is sometimes tried for cancer because it is broken down by the body into chemicals called “lignans.” Lignans are similar to the female hormone estrogen - so similar, in fact, that they compete with estrogen for a part in certain chemical reactions. As a result, natural estrogens seem to become less powerful in the body. Some researchers believe that lignans may be able to slow down the progress of certain breast cancers and other types of cancers that need estrogen to thrive."

I'm also a big fan of guanabana (aka, sour sop, graviola). Many people try to get the fruit which has been found to have anti-tumorous properties, but it's overly concentrated with the active ingredient that acts against tumors. It's also hard to find. I read the research and found that you can get more than enough of the antigens from the leaves. You can get pills of the leaves ground up from the web or stores. If you want to consume the leaves in tea form (which is how researchers used it) for daily consumption, The Guanabana Company sells a good blend in tea bags.