Introduction

Mary Jo · 09-02-2009, 10:45 AM

Welcome Tanya. It is so good to have you among us to answer our many questions. I'm sure you will be bombarded.

I am a 4 year survivor and have changed my diet somewhat and added some supplements. I TRY to eat way less sugar than I did before breast cancer but don't always succeed in that department. I do however, eat very healthy foods as a rule - fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, berries. I just wish I could eliminate the "crap" for always. Oh well, it's a goal I constantly strive for and have improved greatly. Also, I am an avid exerciser and I was that before breast cancer as well. So, I guess, it's always a "work in progress" as they say. When you learn better you can do better. So, try I will.

Again, welcome.

Mary Jo

TanyaRD · 09-02-2009, 11:43 AM

Mary Jo, it sounds like you have made some wonderful changes. Remember, you don't have to be "perfect". It is what we do on most days that either makes or breaks us. If you make healthy lifestyle choices on most days you are doing a good job.

RhondaH · 09-03-2009, 07:11 AM

Hi Tanya, my hame is Rhonda. I TOO am a resident of BEAUTIFUL West Michigan (EGR area) and am a patient of Dr. Mark Campbell at Lemmen Holton. When I was dx 2/1/05 a family member sent me a copy of Diana Dyers diet and I have been on it ever since. The more I read, the more I am convinced that nutrition and exercise are KEY in preventing as well as slowing down MANY (but not all) types of cancer. At my last appointment with my surgeon Dr. John Reinstra, he told me he wanted me to eat 2 handfuls of walnuts a day as he has been reading a great deal about them...thoughts? I have been eating a handful of filberts 3 times a week as I read there were traces of the taxanes in them as well as put slivered almonds on my salad daily...OTHER thoughts? Any other food supplements you would recommend for ER-PR-HER2+ breast cancer? Thank you SO much for joining us...this is a great bunch who I am SURE you will love

Take care and God bless.

TanyaRD · 09-03-2009, 09:59 AM

Thanks, Rhonda. I am just north of you in Ludington. Your doctor has offered some good advice. Walnuts offer a good source of omega-3 fats. In general, nuts offer a healthy source of fat as well as protein and vitamin E, Selenium and much more. My only caution is to watch portion size because calories add up fast when it comes to nuts. Adding them to salad, cereals or having them as a snack with fruit is an excellent way to include them in the diet without going overboard on portion.

TanyaRD · 09-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Jackie,
I am familiar with the study and feel flax is a good addition for both its omega 3 properties and fiber. It is also easy to add to recipes and many everyday foods. Thanks for the welcome message.