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Do you have any studies you could share on the use of complementary or alternative treatments for those with inflammatory breast cancer?

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member978 (Survivor (10 - 20 years)) - 09 / 29 / 2011

I'm not familiar with any studies specific to inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and complementary or alternative therapies. Given the aggressive nature of IBC I would not be uncomfortable suggesting that anyone abandon traditional chemotherapy options but I think it is appropriate to explore complementary therapies. Before embarking on any complementary or alternative treatments one should research reputable websites like: www.annieappleseedproject.org; www.cancer.gov/cam; mayoclinic.com/health/alternative-medicine, and the like.

Many patients report improvement in side effects and pain using complementary and/or alternative treatments and that's extremely helpful. Of course it is important that your treatment team know about any complementary or alternative treatments you are using, even vitamins or other supplements to avoid potential problems.

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member4136 (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 10 / 01 / 2011

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma-1 lymph node infected with micromets. I did incorporate integrative with my radiation treatment and did mostly naturopathic. I am doing quite well today and I personally felt that it helped my situation. Every one is different but I think just forgoing an integrative approach just because you may have an aggressive form of breast cancer may not always be the right approach to take. You do need to have a professional oversee everything you do from diet to supplementation that will also work with the other conventional doctors that you have. It is possible and for myself it worked out tremendously. It has been 2 years and I am doing so well that I was scheduled to have my check up with my radiation oncologist and my mammogram and I was told it wasn't necessary until next May since I am doing so well. I am not telling everyone that they should do this but you may want to check it out and research it-making sure you have a professional naturopathic oncologist or some other holistic professional willing to work with the regular oncologists. I just thought that I should add my thoughts since I did go through this protocol and for today I couldn't be doing better.

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma-1 lymph node infected with micromets.  I did incorporate integrative with my radiation treatment and did mostly naturopathic.  I am doing quite well today and I personally felt that it helped my situation.  Every one is different but I think just forgoing an integrative approach just because you may have an aggressive form of breast cancer may not always be the right approach to take.  You do need to have a professional oversee everything you do from diet to supplementation that will also work with the other conventional doctors that you have.  It is possible and for myself it worked out tremendously.  It has been 2 years and I am doing so well that I was scheduled to have my check up with my radiation oncologist and my mammogram and I was told it wasn't necessary until next May since I am doing so well.  I am not telling everyone that they should do this but you may want to check it out and research it-making sure you have a professional naturopathic oncologist or some other holistic professional willing to work with the regular oncologists.  I just thought that I should add my thoughts since I did go through this protocol and for today I couldn't be doing better.

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