Jackie07
08-25-2009, 10:06 PM
My journey with breast cancer started from Apr. of 1993 when I was 31 years old. As most of you know that I went through surgery, chemo, autologus bone marrow transplant, radiation treatment, hormonal therapy. During the process I have had 4 times local recurrences. My 4th recurrence was from Sep. of 1996, since then I have kept my tumor on my chest wall. I won't encourage anyone to do what I choose to do. However, I do this as a reminder to myself that I need to always do the "right thing" for myself.
Since Sep. of 1996, I practically refused to do any more traditional treatment, one exception was I received 23 weekly treatment of Herceptin (targeted therapy) from June - Nov. of 2004. The treatment failed me, tumor on my chest wall hadn't change in size.
I have tried herbs, diets, juicing, supplements/vitamins, 氣功, went to Mexico for Gerson Therapy...Something I did alone the way helped me tremendously, thus I am able to always keep my health in a relatively healthy state. Even my oncologist admits begrudgingly that whatever I did help me greatly.
Since I came back to NJ in May. I went for a series of tests. Chest MRI showed that my tumor was 3.7 x 0.8 x 2 cm. Also I had my tumor biopsied & confirmed that it's breast cancer. Even though I still hesitate to receive any traditional treatment, I know that it's time to do a rethinking. After consulting with a few doctors, discussing with my husband Steve, we've come to a conclusion that it's time for me to do the radiation + hyperthermia treatment.
From June 1 to July 17, I received a total of 5 weeks radiation + hyperthermia treatment. Even though the dosage this time plus the dosage from 1994 had exceed the maximum dose of 10,000 units (of lifetime dosage). Up to now, it's been a smooth recovery.
Since Sep. of 1996, I practically refused to do any more traditional treatment, one exception was I received 23 weekly treatment of Herceptin (targeted therapy) from June - Nov. of 2004. The treatment failed me, tumor on my chest wall hadn't change in size.
I have tried herbs, diets, juicing, supplements/vitamins, 氣功, went to Mexico for Gerson Therapy...Something I did alone the way helped me tremendously, thus I am able to always keep my health in a relatively healthy state. Even my oncologist admits begrudgingly that whatever I did help me greatly.
Since I came back to NJ in May. I went for a series of tests. Chest MRI showed that my tumor was 3.7 x 0.8 x 2 cm. Also I had my tumor biopsied & confirmed that it's breast cancer. Even though I still hesitate to receive any traditional treatment, I know that it's time to do a rethinking. After consulting with a few doctors, discussing with my husband Steve, we've come to a conclusion that it's time for me to do the radiation + hyperthermia treatment.
From June 1 to July 17, I received a total of 5 weeks radiation + hyperthermia treatment. Even though the dosage this time plus the dosage from 1994 had exceed the maximum dose of 10,000 units (of lifetime dosage). Up to now, it's been a smooth recovery.