Frankincense

ForeverOptimistic · March 2016

I was diagnosed with a high grade, aggressive TNBC in May 2015. I had successful surgery in June and was told I was cancer free with an 85% chance of staying that way. The oncologist suggested chemo followed by radiation. I declined traditional treatment. I went to a naturopath for Vitamin C intravenous and mistletoe injections. I never went beyond Viscosan A 10 for the mistletoe. Unfortunately, the TNBC is back. I've had an ultra sound, mammogram, biopsy, MRI and CAT scan. I'm scheduled for a bone scan. The mass is growing. I can feel it. I have been increasing the mistletoe. A 20,30, 50 but I'm not reacting to it. I have an apt with my naturopath tomorrow and will increase the mistletoe injections to A 100 and potentially going to the H series which I'm told is even stronger.

My surgeon wants me having chemo before surgery. I am impatiently waiting for an appointment for a consultation with the oncologist.

I've read that frankincense is a good cancer fighter. I have access to the 'Young Living' brand. Has anyone had success taking this pure oil orally? A few drops in the mouth. Neither my osteopath or my naturopath know enough about it. How many times a day do you take it?

Has anyone had luck taking Oil of Oregano. Hedd and Wyn brand. The stuff is evil to the taste buds. We take it for colds so I know it's an immune system builder.

At this point, I'm willing to give anything a try.

sylviaexmouthuk · March 2016

Hello ForeverOptimistic,

I have just read your post with great interest and was sorry to read that your cancer had come back.

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) with triple negative receptors in June 2005. It was high grade (grade 3) as are most TNBC cancers. It was a large tumour. Initially I decided no to have orthodox treatment and tried alternatives. I saw a well known herbalist and was prescribed wormwood and astralagus.

I also saw a well known nutritionist cancer doctor and she advised a diet which included bitter apricot kernels. I have been taking them ever since.

My breast cancer consultant at the hospital referred me to a breast cancer consultant working homoeopathy. She examined me and told me she could provide adjuncts to orthodox treatment but told me I needed to have the orthodox treatment. The nutritionist had said the same.

In October I returned to the hospital and agreed to the orthodox treatment. I had six months of chemotherapy, followed by a mastectomy, followed by three weeks of radiotherapy.

During all this time I worked with the homoeopath and was on oral Iscador throughout my treatment and for some time later. At each stage of my treatment she gave me homoeopathic medication to help me. I had no side effects during treatment, except for hair loss and there are now ways of preventing this.

I think that the alternative treatments were good adjuncts to the orthodox treatment, but I do not think I would have survived with alternative treatment alone.

I have read about frankincense, but I do not know how effective it is. If it is a good immune booster then it can do no harm. I also took an immune booster called pycnogenol throughout my treatment in addition to astragalus.

A Canadian woman, adagio, on the thread I created, Calling all triple negative breast cancer patients in the UK, takes or was taking frankincense.

I do not know about oil of oregano, but I do use oregano daily on my food.

Did you have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy for your surgery?

You might want to look at Cancer Active and join up for the Chris Woollams email. He has a lot of information about breast cancer and different treatments. You might also like to look at Ty Bollinger's website. Not so long ago he did a series of videos promoting alternative treatment and showing successful outcomes. There are also alternative threads on bc.org.

I hope this helps. You are welcome to post on my thread and might also get help and information on Calling all TNs.

I think the secret to getting through cancer treatment and surviving is a healthy diet (the rainbow/Mediterranean diet), regular exercise, avoiding negative stress and taking vitamin D. I eat bitter apricot almonds and drink plenty of Clipper green tea.

Please let me know how you get on.

Fond thoughts.

Sylvia xxxx

StaceySue2U · March 2016

I've been taken oral frankincense (called boswellia) as well as diluting frankincense EO in a carrier oil and applying it to my breasts twice daily since my diagnosis of breast cancer. In addition to the frankincense I was using curcumin and intermittently drinking chaga mushroom tea.

When I got my pathology report back from my mastectomy, my breast cancer was MUCH smaller than it looked like on my mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRI. I am convinced the herbal treatment and all the prayers from a prayer chain are what improved things for me.

My aunt, who has stage IV breast cancer, is the one who told me to use the frankincense oil, boswellia and curcumin. 19 months ago she was told she had about 2 months to live and now all of her metastases have become smaller or disappeared.

The herbs have the added effect of being excellent pain relievers and antiinflammatories and the curcumin helps a lot with depression.

Heathet · March 2016

I believe nutrition and herbal supplements are important. I've radically changed my diet since my diagnosis. I look for canned goods that are organic and no BPA, lots of fruit, veggies and fiber rich foods. I eat very little processed food and try to buy organic($$$). I stopped having my glass ( or 2 ) of wine with dinner. I drink more green tea (decaf) and filtered water / no more bottled water which before I drank a ton of! I'm interested in frankincense - where do you get it/ any side effects / is it an essential oil used directly on the skin? Whats the mushroom tea like and where did you find it ?

StaceySue2U · March 2016

I got my frankincense and chaga on amazon.com. Just make sure to get 100% pure frankincense essential oil and mix it with a carrier oil before you use it. You don't want to put undiluted essential oils directly on your skin. I just mix mine in my palm - like a dime size squirt of castor oil, a dime size squirt of jojoba, and half a dropper of frankincense and then rub it on. I use the castor oil because it really increases circulation to the area where you apply it and helps things get absorbed into the system faster. It's thick, though, which is why I also mix in the jojoba. The chaga mushroom tea is very mild tasting and just basically tastes like tree bark. It doesn't taste or look at all like mushrooms - more like chunks of bark.

ForeverOptimistic · March 2016

Wow. Thanks for the responses.

I had a lumpectomy in June. The second lump appeared in January. My osteopath and I felt it but my GP did not. We ignored it, questioning whether it was simply changes to my body. I just turned 51. I had a six month followup apt with my oncologist three weeks later and she thought it was 'suspicious' I made an apt with my surgeon and he got things going. I have invasive ductal carcinoma. My first mass was the same.

I was planning surgery but my surgeon informed me without traditional treatment, this will kill me. Wow. I'm going the traditional route, something I never thought I would consider.

Yes, my diet has changed. I'm married to a health nut so we've always ate well, but now I've cut sugar as much as possible. I sweeten with maple syrup, honey or molasses. I still have small pieces or 'good' dark chocolate but avoid sweets. I will have a bit of a homemade loaf or cookie, but don't have my own piece. We never buy sweets from stores. I've never been much of a drinker so still have a sip or two of his wine.

I'm buying frozen berries, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. I'm buying Oasis antioxidant juice and also their smoothie which is raspberry, cherry pomegranate and greek yogurt. I'm drinking a vegetable juice. And I'm putting honey and cinnamon on my toast. I'm drinking green tea.

Frankincense - I dab it onto my finger and rub it in a circular motion onto the lump. I've heard some people say it burns but I don't have any side affects at all. My osteopath has a patient that is a rep for the "young Living' brand so Pam gets the frank for me and I hand her cash to pay for it.

Sylvia - Do you take vitamin D? I take 1000 - 3000iu depending on the weather. If the weather behaves and I can get some sunshine, I do and I cut back on the supplement.

You also mentions ways of preventing hair loss during chemo. I'd like information on this. Ways to reduce or eliminate hair loss. My hair is and also has been very fine so if I can slow that down, I will.

I'm still waiting for an apt to see the oncologist and to find out about the chemo.

shiny · March 2016

hi Foreveroptimistic. Good BCO board name!

I just read your post and as it seems you are gearing up for your treatment ahead and you mentioned hairloss i thought I would mention:

There is an internet based co called headcovers unlimited. If your hair is fine in anycase, you might want to look at their absolutely beautiful headcovers under the hat section on this site.

My chemo caused total hairloss, of course it came back, but it was very thick and I just didnt fancy a wig ( was 39). I discovered the huge range of sweet cotton or lace or wool stylish hats to wear inside or out or my little lace one for bed to keep me cosy and never worried about the hair. Hope this helps as even if you did not loose all your hair these smart hats in huge range of colours would keep you comfy. I found out I had a nice scull shape which was interesting! Not something you plan to find out at 39 and the hats are still cute and can honestly say I enjoyed wearing them.

Wishing you all, all my best with your upcoming treatments.

Shiny

ForeverOptimistic · March 2016

Thanks Shiny

I have a chemo training session on Monday and will begin my treatments on Tues. I'll find out exactly what my treatment will entail and whether I can continue working with my osteopath. Thanks for the info on the website. They have some interesting / useful information of hats and wigs.

I've never had much luck wearing hats so this could be interesting. A few years ago my husband and I were in costa Rica. Walking a bridge in a rainforest, a bit of wind came up and poof, we watched my baseball cap coast down to the bottom. I liked that hat. His hat remained securely on his head.

This experience is teaching me a lot about vanity, pride and inner strength.

shiny · April 2016

hi again Forever optimistic.

Re your last comment. I think you will find as you go through your cancer treatment, you will soon come to focus on those things and those objectives that matter the most to you. Saving your strenght and energy for your treatment and most prefered and needed ' to dos' . I am sure you will discover more about your beauty and strenght and feel more confident no matter what as your find more strenght and talents within to move ' for ever optimistic' through this! Btw, shame about your hat but I can assure you that the headcover hats I had all had plenty of strech and came down nice and low, so would not fly away!

I will be thinking of you Tuesday. One treatrment at a time. It is doable. Get a list of possible side effects to keep to hand, so when symptoms arise you wont be as worried, as you can cross them off your list.

All my best to you and all the ladies on this thread.

Shiny

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