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    What are the treatments for breast cancer?

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    Lyn Craven

    Bowen Therapist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner

    I specialise in gastrointestinal health problems, (leaky gut syndrome, allergies, bloating, candida, IBS, constipation, dysbiosis, reflux), women's health, back/neck pain, RSI, carpel tunnel syndrome, rotating/tilting … View Profile

    Aside from the more conventional treatments of radiation and chemo natural remedies can play an important role in supporting and helping resolve in some cases - breast cancer.  Homoeopathic remedies can be taken safely whilst receiving radiation to counteract toxicity.  Homoeopathic's can also be taken before/during/after chemo to assist the liver to dispel toxins from the body.  Nutritional support is extremely important so persons diet needs to be assessed and often changed.
    Meditation is extremely helpful particular due to stress/anxiety/depression and lowered self esteem or self loathing that may occur with this disorder.  Reiki energy healing can be a great nurturing treatment to receive, gentle, non invasive and often takes the person deep into subconcious mind than meditation.  I offer Healing journeys - guided journeys during the Reiki treatment.  Several women I have met with over the years have requested this - often underlying issues with their life, relatives, partners that have not been resolved which created emotional stress for the person. Improvement with self esteem and optimism occurred in all cases.

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  • Dr Susan Hawes

    Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon

    I am a general surgeon who has had specialist training in breast surgery. I will always do my very best to take care of you. … View Profile

    Breast cancer treatment is a highly individualised process. It starts with the diagnosis of a tumor usually by the treating doctor (GP, breast screening service, breast surgeon or other doctor). Treatment depends on factors such as -type of tumor (ER and Her2 status, grade of tumor) -stage of cancer -patient's current health situation -personal preferences Treatments often include -Surgery (breast conservation or mastectomy +/- reconstruction + axilla surgery such as sentinel node biopsy, targeted axillary clearance or traditional axillary clearance) -Radiation (usually accompanies breast conserving surgery, but occasionally is indicated following mastectomy) -hormone blocking medications (for ER+ breast cancer) -chemotherapy which may be -adjuvant (after surgery) or neoadjuvant (prior to surgery) -Targeted treatments (Her2+ breast cancer) -Immunotherapy such as pembrolizumab in triple negative breast cancer Sometimes genetic testing is also indicated for patients to help make treatment decisions

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