Hi Agnes1,   Welcome. I'm sorry to hear about your breast cancer. I haven't had mestectomy (or breast cancer for that matter), but hopefully someone who has will be along soon. How are you going now after the mastectomy?   -s ... View more

Hi Crisutza, Firstly, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I know that that 30 feels so young, but you're not alone.   Regarding the genetic testing, I'm assuming you are Australian and that you've had genetic counselling? In Australia genetic testing usually requires that you undertake genetic counselling and they will help help you understand what the risks are and how to interpret these results and risks   https://www.alrc.gov.au/publication/essentially-yours-the-protection-of-human-genetic-information-in-australia-alrc-report-96/10-genetic-testing/access-to-genetic-testing/   Regardless of what country you are in, I highly recommend that you contact a generic counsellor. They will help you understand what the risks are, what your treatment options are and what monitoring should be put in place for you. It's so worth while doing this. The future won't be ask dark when  you know all the facts and what your options are.   Let me know if you have further questions. Only too happy to help.   -sch   ... View more

I think that inside all of us lies more strength than we could be aware of. It's not until the chips are down that we could ever possibly know what we are capable of. We dig down, and somewhere hidden inside of us, some how, we find the strength and stamina to keep on going.   -sch   ... View more

Hi GigiSaid, I'm sorry to hear about your Mum (and Dad). I wouldn't stress out too much at this stage. They won't know a great deal about the cancer at this stage, so it may well still be an early stage. Try not to stress out too much about what you don't know. You could well be worrying needlessly.   After the colonoscopy hopefully they will have some idea of what stage the cancer is. Depending on the stage, the treatment options will vary.   Take a note pad with you to these appointments with your Mum. Write down what is discussed with the medical staff. Trust me on this.   https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/what-i-need-to-ask   -sch ... View more

Hi guys thank you so much for your comments advise and experience unfortunately my dad is not having treatment due to the reaction he had last month so he is now at home comftable as possible he has been experiencing all of his body just in pain every were even his legs been very sore i have been given my dad leg massages sort of giving him some kind of relief but from my point of view he's just getting worse day by day it's so hard to see him in so much pain and yes he's still smoking like a train anyway have a good day you mob hopefully hear from you soon take care. ... View more

Thanks SCH. It is interesting times. I will definitely be trying to beat the odds. Currently on Fraser Island resetting the system for the next battle. ... View more

Well, it is better to take the chance if the treatment is safe and there are no side effects of treatment. but, I'd suggest you confirm about this treatment before visiting there. If the treatment is really effective then you must take your father there for fast and safe recovery.  ... View more

Sch-    To answer your questions- aside from the Joe Tippens protocol, my lympho program is an amalgamation of established lympho massage techniques, swallowing exercises, upper body calisthenics (to promote circulation) and two days using Red Root tincture believed to help detox the lymph nodes.    I seem to max out at 10 drops of red root twice per day for two days...more seems to overload my liver.    Hope this helps.   Joe ... View more

Hi Peter, Well done on getting through all the treatment! I didn't have radiation treatment myself, but the chemo sure sucked. After my diagnosis I had surgery which was initially quite painful to recovery from. But you heal after a while of recovery and that's that. Chemo, well, it just keeps on giving!   The fatigue is a bit of a killer. I still have that now.   I hope tomorrow goes well. Best of luck.   -s ... View more

Hi Mel1981, Wow, thank you for sharing your story Mel1981. Some people just cruise through life and there are others of us who see a lot of challenges. I'm sorry to hear about what you've had to experience, but then I'm also glad to hear about the wonderful job you're doing of raising your children. Well done. Please keep us updated as I'd love to hear more.   -sch ... View more