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fyi -- CONOMYSELF is Rachael and she is fab!

Dr. Gaynor's book, Healing Essence is on Amazon! I suggest you grab it.

Cat, how are you???

Appreciate all the kind words. I put a lot of time into all my posts and all my heart so it is encouraging to me that it I am helping/uplifting some...

Been busy celebrating Life. Just turned 70...! Yikes. I was 50 when first dx. And well, you can see my tale below... May it inspire you! That's why I share.

Sharing is what Life is all about. We need to share our feelings and our experiences, to help one another.

Love,
Andi

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Andrea,
Do you take Turmeric? If so, how much....there is no research done on this so I haven't been able to find the amount on the Internet!
Thanks
Kathy

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Hi Kathy!

No, I don't take TUMERIC. Whenever possible I would add the



spice to what I'm cooking (which admittedly is kind of not



happening).





When I google/goggle any supplement alllll the webmd and



other medical sites tell you not to take supplements as there



is not enough known, blah, blah. I've been encountering this



for decades! It infuriates me. Just saying.


Without my longgg list of supplements, meditating daily, talking to my body and instructing it to keep me HEALTHY AND WELL, NO MORE CANCER several times throughout the day -- I would not be where I am. It's just foolhardy to tell me that I am a miracle (as my docs do consistently) and not investigate why this miracle occurred. I do believe it's far more than luck. It's resolve, unflinching determination, remaining open to offering and accepting LOVE and kindness, compassion and understanding. Seeking to be strong and brave.

I've always seen myself as being on a path, and through the 10 yrs of chemo and all that entails I would always summon the strength for that victory lap...





Livestrong has some good advice I find.





Check out this article.







Recommended Dosages for Turmeric | LIVESTRONG.COM







Tumeric's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties



make it a great candidate for helping a variety of diseases.



Dr. Christiane Northrup (WOMEN'S BODIES, WOMEN'S



WISDOM) says -- THE ROOT OF ALL BODILY DYSFUNCTION



IS -- INFLAMMATION.





I believe this!!!





And, I view cancer as a bodily dysfunction (vs a thing to



reviled and hated).





To me, negative energy is of absolutely no use in working



toward to becoming victorious, or in any endeavor or challenge



we wish to undertake.





Hugs,



Andi

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Thank you Andi!!

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Andi
Just read this post & wondered if you took all while on Herceptin? When I asked Onc if I could or should take vitamins/ supplements. She was non-committal.
I am on H, P and Femara.
Juls

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Hi Juls, and ALL,

I recurred in August iof '98. I began chemo in Sept of that year. Herceptin (Vitamin H as I like to call it) was fast tracked by the FDA on September 28, 1998. I was sooo lucky. After 2 mnths of Taxotere, doing CTs chest/abd/pelv, I added H. Docs wanted to see if Taxoterror was working. It was.

I had asked to be tested in August upon recurrance throughout my liver, as my husband and I had been keeping on top of all things bc since July of '95 when I was originally dx. I was 80% positive for HER2. That's how they graded back then.

I went to my integrative oncologist in Manhattan in October of '98. He gave me a longgg list of supplements. I researched each one, took notes, started one at a time. Waited 4 days to see what my body had to say, and if all was well, I proceeded to the next on the list. I believe I began with immune system boosters.

When I mentioned to my mainstream docs what I was planning on doing, each and every one balked. They felt it would be best for me to wait till after chemo. That didn't feel right to me. I asked my integrative onc or nutritional oncologist (who also taught meditation and holistic mind body spirit medicine, which felt exactly right to me) and my nut onc as I lovingly call him said, NO, IT'S WHEN YOU'RE ON CHEMOTHERAPY THAT YOU MOST NEED TO BE ON SUPPLEMENTS. Your body is under further attack then.

I (bravely) chose to follow his advice and began my supplements in October of '98. I still believe it was the right call.

I developed shingles in October, which I discovered getting a 4th opinion. Wanting to collect information and ideas from each who were all brilliant but each saw the situation slightly differently. I based my opinions, as the patient whose life we were talking about, on the collection of information I gathered.

The horrid news was that with shingles -- you cannot get chemo. I KNEW I needed the chemo to save my life. I also knew some had shingles for months, even yrs. I was desperate.

I have a book PRESCRIPTION FOR NUTRITIONAL HEALING by Phyliss Baulch, that was recommended to me and I started immediately taking supps for shingles, along with the medication prescribed for it. 10 days later I went to the oncologist.

He smiled and asked me how I was doing. Good, I said. Really? Yup. Well, let me see. I was dressed on the exam table. I lifted my shirt. He walked all around and said, with great surprise, You're right! All the pustules have crusted over and are healed. You can have chemo!

And, I was elated, even though Taxoterror was a ride through hell. I KNEW in the end, I would live!

So long answer to a short question, I know. Sorry. But cancer isn't so simple.

You are in a great place, on this site, with women who are full of experience and wisdom and generous with their advice though respectful.

Please feel free to ask me anything. I am here to help.

Also, please check out Pink's post of AndiBB's article -- that's me. It was posted today as today was the day this article appeared in the Florida Sun Sentinel in Broward and Palm Beach. I hope you find it interesting and inspiring. That would actually make my day!!

Thanks,
Andi

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Thanks Andi.
Saw post by Pink yesterday - Great article and fab photo!!

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I will post my newest updated list tomorrow for those who are interested.

It's a big challenge I know, swallowing all those capsules 2 - 3 X a day, every day. But -- I SWEAR THEY ARE KEEPING ME ALIVE, AND WELL... I believe this is why I am still here...!

It's a major commitment.

I do get most of my supplements from Vitacost.com because they have the biggest variety and the best prices. I have checked around. They deliver free with $50 order and yes that is easy to accrue every month.

I did my month's worth of supps yesterday. JUMBO pill dispensers -- 7 days -- AM -- and -- PM ... And it is so annoying to spend hours doing.

But, as I say, I do love LIFE.

I take this pills every day since October of 1998. And will take them till I die. Which I don't plan on doing any time soon.

I am on the 100 year plan. But only if I can maintain my mind and walk and talk and hug and laugh... Otherwise the deal is off...

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH MY SWEET SISTERS...!

Andi

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I am interested in your updated list, thank you Andi!

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My updated list is in a new thread --


2016 MY UPDATED SUPPLEMENT LIST a must read.

Just posted it today...