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TSund · 02-26-2008, 07:56 AM

Amelia,

It may be wise to go to a holistic doctor and get your iodine tested before embarking on a self-treatment plan. It is also important not to get too much. I am not advocating anything, I am just starting to delve into this topic. Ruth nor I are taking iodine right now. However, the connections are fascinating and I don't know why this hasn't been more discussed and researched. I am thinking I should have pursued this much earlier.

From what I can see you can order Lugol's on Amazon, etc. on-line. But again, better not to self-diagnose unless absolutely necessary! You should always educate yourself first. Try Googling these topics; you will learn a lot!

I hope others will get ahold of the book I mentioned above and share what they think of it. It's not a terribly difficult read, I think more approachable than the bc/iodine book tho I've ordered that also.

I am wondering what the "researchers" and "scientific minds" here think of this subject.

Terri

02-26-2008, 07:56 AM	#16
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Amelia, It may be wise to go to a holistic doctor and get your iodine tested before embarking on a self-treatment plan. It is also important not to get too much. I am not advocating anything, I am just starting to delve into this topic. Ruth nor I are taking iodine right now. However, the connections are fascinating and I don't know why this hasn't been more discussed and researched. I am thinking I should have pursued this much earlier. From what I can see you can order Lugol's on Amazon, etc. on-line. But again, better not to self-diagnose unless absolutely necessary! You should always educate yourself first. Try Googling these topics; you will learn a lot! I hope others will get ahold of the book I mentioned above and share what they think of it. It's not a terribly difficult read, I think more approachable than the bc/iodine book tho I've ordered that also. I am wondering what the "researchers" and "scientific minds" here think of this subject. Terri __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.