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I feel it is always good to be active in your disease. It makes you feel like you are part of the cure. There were 2 studies that came out in the May ASCO meeting that help reduce recurrence and are drug free (and anyone can do them). One study is eatting a low fat diet (30grams or less per day) but the diet does not have to be calorie restrictive. It can cut recurrence rate in hormone negative breast cancer by over 40%. The second study is increasing exercise (any will do and walking is recommended). The study says that exercising 1 - 1.5 hours per week can cut recurrence rate by 31%. Actually states that the best scenario is 30 minutes per day. These things are free.
The jury is out on supplements during chemotherapy (and later radiation). A good multi is always ok and with a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, you will get what you need (adding a tablespoon of olive oil and cooking with it as well as flax is also great). However, when chemo and radiation is over and you are only getting Herceptin, you can add what you want like Co Q 10 and others.
I always felt if I was doing something, I was active in helping myself. It made me feel better even when chemo zaps your strength you feel more with it so you can cook for your family and play with your kids.
If you are scared or lonely, tune in here. Everybody here is great and is ready to lend the hand and ear you need. Somebody here has had the symptom you have etc to give some advice and reassurance.
You are not alone.
Warmest regards,
Becky
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