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Old 09-15-2009, 09:30 PM   #12
ElaineM
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Wink Re: Me too - tumor markers way up & anxiety high

I am very sorry to read your news Pam. There was something earlier about a circulating tumor cells test that can be done by either a bone marrow biopsy or a blood test. You might want to ask about that if you are worried about the cancer getting worse.
In the meantime, in addition to the ideas others have I would like to suggest you eat more fresh or frozen vegetables, fruits and mushrooms. They help the immune system. White blood cells are part of the immune system. You might also like to take mushrooms, astragalus and good old echinecea in supplement form.e white blood counts. What about eating more foods that are high in iron. You don't have to eat liver or other meat to do that. Beans have alot of iron. So some other foods. You can find liquid iron or iron pills at your local pharmacy. The pills tend to cause constipation, so the liquid might be better. Leafy dark green veggies help build oxygen in the body. That might also help the hemoglobin. I kept my blood counts healthy with food and supplements. I never took the shots oncologists give. I never had to skip my treatment because of low blood counts. You might not see huge jumps in your blood counts right away, but they might get better in time.
I never asked my oncologist for permission to eat these things or take supplements. I have a naturopathic physician who is very knowledgeable about conventional cancer treatment.
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