I have stage 4 breast cancer with bone mets. Triple positive her2 negative. I am in my 2nd cycle of my oral ctemo. My breast lump was 9cm before I start my first cycle. It was reddish and painful that I could not sleep at night and that last for 1 week. On my fisrt cycle it shrunk already and dried up like a dried prune, no more redness and pain. This month is my 2nd cycle and I can tell you that it is smaller than my first. I know that being strict with my diet helps a lot on the good results of my chemo apart from the medication. I prepare my own food. The rest of the family have their own separte food. I did not have side effects like the others who takes IV like loosing taste buds but I prefer it (my food) less tasty. I only put little salt. I am from the Philippines and I cannot afford expensive diets. I cannot even afford to buy milk that suits for my diet coz it is expensive. But sometimes I buy like chia seeds, healthy nuts and organic green tea. That is the only expensive food that I have ever bought for myself. Other than that, none. If broccoli is expensive I will use other green leafy vegestable like pechay or cabbage and lots of tomatoes and onion and garlic. I may not afford expensive diets but at least there are other cheaper cruciferous at local markets. Do not lose hope. Do not stress out. Positive mindset and stay happy. Exercise and lots of sun (it is free so...) That is the best medicine. God bless us all. 🙏🙏🙏
My mother has a stage4 breast cancer and now she is energetic she drink carrot juice with garlic and turmeric and apple combine them all ... She drinks 3 or 4 times a week
Thank you Doc for this video,it's very helpful. Ive just had a left breast mastectomy 3 weeks ago, and had CT scan today. It's gonna be a long journey but keeping my faith! Pls keep making video about breast cancer because you're helping a lot of people. God bless! ❤️
@@kristacharbonneauhi ! It's been a roller coaster journey. I had 6 cycles of chemo, in April this year I had 3 weeks of radiation ,and now , I'm on endocrine therapy and so far so good!except for the stuff joints and achy knee . Thank God that all the hard work is behind me now. Hope you're doing well ! Watching Dr. Grigg's videos helped me a lot! 😊
Thanks Dr, just I noticed a soled mass in right breast of my mom two weeks ago, just we went for biopsy , I got the result two days ago it was breast cancer , I didn’t say to my mom, but I follow the diet, treatment, exercise, just I encourage her to do exercise, I prepare healthy food and follow with oncology to go step by step, Both praying and never lost hope from Allah SWT, praying for all those who are suffering breast cancer or others health issues, to be healthy soon,
watching your video when I just had lumpectomy surgery 4 days ago, and will need to face Chemo and Radiation therapy in a couple weeks. thank you for the information its really helpful.
I slept forc2cdays after each chemo, but was able to walk around the neighborhood and sit outdoors and read. I had no energy in the beginning. Thank you for your information.
I simmer water i put tamarind for flavor then put fish and sweet potato leaves,or cook boiled skinless chicken with lots of ginger and green papaya top with pepper leaves
This has confused me though...if antioxidants interfere with chemotherapy, then how is it ok to eat food sources of antioxidants but not the tablet form of vitamins?
This confuses a lot of people. The difference is that, in food sources, the quantity of antioxidants is the same as found in nature. The quantity in supplements is far higher than that found in natural sources. The less people mess with nutrients, the better.
Can you clarify something for me? I’m on chemo treatment called red devil. You said not to take antioxidant vitamins as it can block chemo from working for you. So what about the antioxidants in fruit and veggies? Should I eat less of those or is it different eating them vs getting them in a vitamin form? Also I like to juice carrots and apple and cucumber with spinach and celery. Would you recommend I continue or stop that? I’ve been pretty good at going for walks and maintaining my weight but the juices do have antioxidants. Please advice me what I should do
Doxorubicin (brand name: Adriamycin, sometimes nicknamed the "red devil") does work in part through oxidation. In general, antioxidants in their natural form (food) do not have the types of antioxidants we worry about decreasing the effectiveness of treatment.
Does consuming food with estrogen can help to improve the bone , heart , health ? Does the estrogen consumed from the foods like flaxseeds help to improve the skin and hair ?
Hey . Love the way you're helping the women's to beat the breast cancer .😊 each & every person's comments will be answered in this video....great ma'am 👍 Can you please tell me what is poorly Differentiate carcinoma & how to stop spreading this in your body. Please reply ma'am. Love & blessings to you .
Thanks for watching. If the cancer is invasive and is poorly differentiated, this is only one piece of information that determines treatment recommendations. Other factors include the stage, the hormone receptor status, and the HER2 status all play a role in treatment recommendations. Wishing you the best.
I am always active and exercise daily. So during chemo, I exercised almost daily too, but just not as intense, but with lots of walking, low-impact, and tons of yoga and meditation. I ate keto and lots of homemade broth, red meat and eggs. I couldn't eat all cauliflowers, broccoli, etc. They bloated me so much that I couldn't breathe properly. I ate lots of chicory, radicchio and some spinach. I am now in complete remission. Actually just done with radiation and still need to do 1 year of antibody therapy...and since I am ER,PR positive, so I need to take tamoxifen for 2 years FIRST. I am really worried about the side effects :-(((
@@yerbba My Doc. recommends me to do a bisphosphonate therapy. What do you think about this therapy? My tumor was 1.7cm and I wonder why I need this therapy since I was at the early stage.
I'm having two lumpectomies on my right breast next week. I'm also ER positive and PR positive and I was told I'll have to take estrogen blockers for ten years. I'm also very worried about side effects. I'm worried about radiation and chemotherapy long term side effects or chances of getting leukemia in my bones from it later on. I'm more worried about that stuff than having surgery. The commercials on TV listing all the side effects to medicine sure doesn't help ease the mind either! I hope and pray that you and I both will survive and live long happy lives. Take care 💞🙏🏻✝️ Jennifer
@@jcatlover2251 compared to chemo and radiation therapies, surgery is harmless. I was out of the hospital 2 days after surgery. last two weeks i have been having difficulty to do HIIT workouts..burpees, jumping jacks, jump squads might probably be history for me and my knees...the left breast from the radiation is still dark..and the Tamoxifen that I should have taken for the next two years still sitting on my cupboard...I am still worried and if you ask the doc, they all tell you that they are FINE with little side effect, blahblah...how could drugs FINE??? And there's no guarantee that cancer wouldn't return at all...life is just bloody hard...
Thanks so much very useful 🙏🏾, is there regular laboratory tests recommended during chemotherapy (for example after 5 months of chemotherapy I did vitamin D levels d it was severely deficient but not sure what else to test, every how long… thanks again
During chemotherapy, doctors will offer regular complete blood counts (CBC) and liver tests. Vitamin D deficiency can be managed as a long-term issue and is generally followed by a primary care physician.
My wife had a single mastectomy followed by chemo/immunotherapy. She was diagnosed in Feb. It all finished a couple months back and she went in for follow up mammogram & ultrasound yesterday. But she saw 6 or 7 small black dots on her ultra. She couldn't feel them & she can feel no lumps under her armpits or collarbones. Can the cancer still be local? The Drs told her the initial tumor didn't reach her lymph nodes. Now we have to wait for the consultation in 3 days. Just terrified for her & sick with worry. What could the small dots be?
Thanks for writing, and of course you're worried. After breast cancer, anything can cause us to go into a tailspin. It's hard to know what these are without being able to see the pictures (and even then, we don't know most of the time). I know that waiting is so hard.
Is eating citrus fruits like orange, sweet lime advisable during breast cancer treatment of tamoxifen? Google shows that consuming grapefruit and tangerine is not advisable if u are on tamoxifen.
Hello..your video is very informational..I was diagnosed PR,ER and Her2neu + and currently under Chemotreatment. I would like to ask if the radiation treatment is needed since I have mastectomy? thanks
Thanks for writing, and we're happy the videos are helpful. Even after a mastectomy, radiation therapy can be beneficial in some people. Several factors are important in whether or not radiation therapy will improve your outcome, including the lymph node status, the size of the primary tumor, and the margin width. Wishing you the best as you embark upon this chapter in your life.
I did not hear you mention avoiding sugar at all cost ! You did mention “calorie restriction” Why won’t you bring up cancer thriving on Sugar ? For everyone out there diagnosed with Cancer and undergoing treatment, you must avoid sugar at all cost !
While theoretically sugar can "feed" cancer, there is no evidence that cancer thrives on sugar. It is nearly impossible to avoid sugar. It is a necessary building block of energy. Added sugar has disadvantages, such as fatigue, weight gain, etc., but it does not feed cancer.
First, added sugar or sucrose is actually two molecules joined together :glucose and fructose. Now ultraprocessed food- any food with a label containing nutritional yeast info - contains high levels of added sugar. Too high to be consumed on a daily basis if you want to stay healthy. High intake of ultraprocessed food has been linked with early death and chronic illness such as heart disease and cancer. For every 10% increase in calories from processed food your chance of dying increases by 14% . ,( these numbers are from population studies with sample size of about 500 ,000). Dr Rick Johnson has recently published paper linking fructose consumption to Alzheimer's and dementia. I suggest googling it. The brain can change glucose to fructose and since fructose and fructose inhibits mitochondrial function , thus downregulating metabolism and causing weight gain. This is a useful survival mechanism IF you are facing winter food shortage. This my mechanism can be harmful if triggered all the time. Do your research, there is much to gain by eliminating junk food.
Dra.is it helpful for me this threatment i have now,taking anastrasole and monthly bone therapy,my case of stage 4 breast cancer, i'm interested to here your opinion and suggestion pls.
Anastrozole and bone-directed therapy are commonly offered to people with Stage IV or advanced breast cancer based on a wealth of data supporting this approach.
I have TNBC, and I thought avoiding soy and phytoestrogens was more important for hormone-related cancers. So much conflicting advice out there, what do you advise for TNBC and soy consumption? I really don't like meat at all but need protein.
I very much appreciate that this doctor usually refers to "people with breast cancer" rather than "women with breast cancer". I grow very tired of doctors that always say "women with breast cancer" even though they know men can get breast cancer too. It's as if they don't care about other people with breast cancer.
Im from malaysia .. Im just done my right breast mascetomy on friday 18/2/2022.. And Im clarified as breast cancer .. Will doin for my CT scan on 9/3/2022 ..
Doctor can u please advice me on how to help my wife to get through the chemotherapy soon to be started she was diagnosed with BC and am confused and stressed 😐
Your wife is fortunate to have you involved in her care. The best thing you can do to help her is to ask her what she needs from you. Partners can feel powerless, and while your instinct might be to either detach or to hover or "overmanage." I believe that if you ask her what would be most helpful to her, you can't go wrong. Of course, she may not know what she wants in any moment. Another key thing is to get support for yourself. It's easy to feel powerless when watching your wife go through something this hard. If you can connect with friends or support group for partners, you will be even better to help care for your wife. In other words, you want to be as well-resourced as possible. You being stressed, while natural, won't help her.
@@yerbba thank you so much that was so helpful and thank you for ur response , this was the time I needed this advice I was getting worried about myself also because of the stress 😩 "overmange" was the right word I will slow down Doctor God bless u
Elizabeth Reyes I have Breast double mastectomy in 2004 and doctor said Im stage 0. I always have a yearly check up. I did not have treatment except I took I think a year of tamoxifen then the doctor discontinued. Now my lymph nodes on left shoulder is swollen and the doctor send me for cat scan of chest and neck. I don’t have the results
Although there is no evidence that suggests that omega-3, -6, and -9 supplements interfere with chemotherapy, we generally recommend to not take supplements during breast cancer and its treatment. These fatty acids can be found in many foods such as fish and seeds. Also, it's important to talk to your medical team if you begin taking supplements.
While it's never too late to add in movement and time outdoors, if someone is very ill, telling them that they have to do more can be unkind. Just for others reading this, the highest stage is Stage IV (4). That is, there is no Stage 5.
Hi Dr...diet for stage 2A N0 M0 TNBC diet for no recurrence in future plz... shld we avoid carbs like rice, wheat, milk, sugar and diary products throughout the life .. kindly reply ma'am 🙏
There are a lot of reasons not to eat a lot of carbohydrates. Excessive carbohydrates like the ones you mention cause our insulin levels to rise, which is not a good thing on multiple levels, not only cancer. However, in moderation, there are no foods that have to absolutely be avoided. Moderation in everything is the key. Thanks for your question.
Hi, good morning. I am an Indian and on stage 2 her 2 positive breast cancer and on neo adjuvent chemotheraphy. Can you please guide me with diet and life style to beat it?
We recommend that you eat a colorful diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, don't smoke tobacco, get some movement every day, and make sure you get enough rest.
We think you are asking about positive lymph nodes in someone with breast cancer. Even with the pathology report describes "metastatic cancer" in the lymph nodes, this is actually regional disease from a staging standpoint. And yes, breast cancer metastases in lymph nodes is still primary breast cancer.
Thanks for coming here to watch and to ask your question. Your grandma is fortunate to have you. Without being able to do an exam, it is difficult to assess the role of drainage in your grandmother. While it is likely that this is normal post-surgery, if there is discomfort or any other concern, this would be a good reason to call the office of the doctor who did the surgery. Wishing you and you family all the best.
Hello Dr , I had my surgery done on Dec 6 2022 .and Waiting for my chemo for past 3 weeks now . I wanted to ask during chemo .can I add DATES in my diet .Afyer all its a fibre .but afraid to take because its sugarry .and tumor feeds on sugar .Please advise on what is your recomendation THANKYOU
@@yerbba Dear Doctor , Thanks for your quick response . I am about to start my chemo on Feb 2nd and feb 3rd .I know Its a LONG JOURNEY .still I want to clear my DOUBTS .When I am done with all my sessions of Chemo treatment and Radiation and also anti Estrogen Pills . Can I go for yearly check up for mamogram , Bone scan, head scan CT scan for (Thorax , abdomen and pelvis) check up...after every 6 months or Yearly . DO I NEED TO DISCUSS WITH MY ONCOLOGIST ABOUT GOING FOR ALL THE EVERY YEAR . THANKS !!!
I am 4 weeks post mastectomy. I am not a fit person and I rarely exercise. However, I want to change my lifestyle and start exercising. I try to move and do simple exercises at home now since I am still recovering from the operation. Would you please advise when would be the best time to start going to a gym or yoga classes? I am thinking of buying bicycle at home. Thank you so much for your vidoes. They are very helpful
Starting an exercise routine post-mastectomy is a fantastic goal, and it's great to hear you're motivated to make this change. Generally, it's advisable to begin with light activities, such as walking or gentle home exercises, and gradually increase intensity based on how you feel. Consulting with your doctor about when to start more structured exercises like gym workouts or yoga is key-they can provide personalized advice based on your recovery status.
The general recommendation for vitamin D supplements in 1000 IU for people whose ovaries are functioning and 1500 IU for postmenopausal women. Check with your medical team before you start or increase the dose however.
It's generally okay to engage in exercises with a chemo port, but it's crucial to do so under the guidance and approval of your healthcare team. They can provide specific advice based on your individual situation and treatment plan. If you're doing any exercises that involve the upper body, be conscious of the port location. Avoid activities that might cause direct pressure or impact on the port. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for watching. Turkey tail, which is derived from the mushroom, Coriolus versicolor, and goes by many other names, has been studied across many cancers and may have some benefit for people with gastric cancer and colorectal cancer as an adjunct to chemotherapy. I have had patients take turkey tail to help improve their tolerance of chemotherapy. Two notes here: people should not take mushrooms that they find on their property unless they are experts in mycology and two, my husband and I have genuine turkey tail mushrooms in the forest where we live.
Great question. Since many chemotherapy drugs work through oxidation to damage the cancer cells, we do not recommend antioxidant supplements. Foods containing antioxidants are safe, however.
Good morning. Happy and bless Sunday!! DR.YERBA!I Have the constant blug of mucus in my throat. Now I also have under skin round bump in the right side of my jaw. Can I get rid of it or does it goes away naturally
Doctor,My mother's sister is at last stage of breast cancer stage 3 treatment i.e radiology now she unable to have food , intake is only liquid diet is able to take, please suggest any other diet, her doctor gave supplements in the form medicine to compencate food
Thanks for the question. There would be no direct benefit of sitting unclothed in the sun in terms of breast cancer. Sunshine is useful in producing vitamin D through the skin, but our skin is much less efficient at doing this after we hit the age of 30. Avoiding excessive skin exposure to the sun's rays is advisable. That is, avoiding burning is important.
Yes, someone with diabetes can have chemotherapy. The doctors will keep a close eye on the blood glucose levels, and it is helpful to have the person's primary care doctor helping out too.
Hi Dr you mention inreference to taking antibotics. Which ones should not be taken I love all berries.. I do add a green vegatable, spinach, kale, ginger, cucumber?
Dr thank you so much for your time. I started my first round of chemo on 9/16/22 and the worst from this round has been mouth sores. Sooo painful I want to know if is safe to take probiotics while on chemo for the following diagnosis: 2 primary breast cancers. Originally found to have LEFT Breast DCIS cTis NO Mx, AJCC 8th Edition clinical stage 0, ER+, PR +, HER2 IHC 2+, FISH not performed, diagnosed on 12/13/21 who is s/p Bilateral Skin sparing mastectomy. After surgery with incidental finding on prophylactic, RIGHT breast of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma ER 0, PR 0, HER2 3+ IHC, Grade 3, at least 10mm in size, but by way the specimen was cut, unclear how large. DCIS present as well. All margins negative.
Thanks for writing, and we're so sorry to hear about the mouth sores. In addition to the tips we have in our video about eating during chemotherapy, we can also recommend that you ask your medical team if you can hold ice in your mouth during the chemotherapy infusion. You want to keep your mouth very cold. This causes the blood vessels to constrict and decreases the concentration of chemotherapy that gets to the mouth. There is high quality nursing research has shown that this can decrease mouth sores. Probiotics may also be helpful and certainly won't hurt other than the out of pockets costs.
It can be so hard to look different from before. There are breast prostheses that can fill out your bra and help you feel more symmetric. There are several types of prostheses. Some can be quite heavy. Your medical team can help you decide which type is the best for you.
Cancer thrives on sugar and milk contains sugar, I would avoid all added sugar and minimize milk. We don't need milk, humans are the only mammals that consume milk in adulthood. Some cheeses, butter and cream are ok.
@@nickbuis3307 thanks for your reply Only confusion is that my medical team recommend to take milk and sugar products , infact they provide during every treatment I am Her positive They take it as a myth and advise me the same
Our bodies are good at keeping our sugar levels low in the bloodstream. There are other reasons to avoid sugar, however. Milk has its own kind of sugar. In moderation, you should be able to eat what you want. A balanced diet with less processed food is favored over a lot of added sugar, salt, and other things that are added to food.
There is a connection between diabetes and cancer. It's probably the higher levels of insulin that are produced by the body in response to sugar. Keeping our insulin levels steady and not too high is good for many reasons. The key is to make sure that you have less processed food, more whole foods, and fruits and vegetables.
In the case of someone who is anemic, there are several possible causes besides iron deficiency. Her oncologist or primary care doctor should look for causes of anemia, such as bleeding, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency as well as other causes.
Treatments sound horrible, but I can't find any information on what how the disease will progress if I don't seek treatment. I know I'll die, but how soon, and what will I go through? I'm 67. I have NO ONE to help me at all because everyone I know had to move where rent isn't so high. Talk with my doctor? The cancer "care" corporation I have to work with doesn't "waste time" talking to patients. After all, profits are tied to quantity, not quality.
There has been some evidence that fasting may be helpful, but many studies have not confirmed the earlier studies. Without a stronger body of evidence, Yerbba cannot recommend fasting.
You channel is a great resource! Thank you very much! But I’ll be unsubscribing today because after surgery it was discovered that my moms tumor is benign! Praise the Lord! God bless all of you ladies going through this, and your families, irs hard on everyone
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I have stage 4 breast cancer with bone mets. Triple positive her2 negative. I am in my 2nd cycle of my oral ctemo. My breast lump was 9cm before I start my first cycle. It was reddish and painful that I could not sleep at night and that last for 1 week. On my fisrt cycle it shrunk already and dried up like a dried prune, no more redness and pain. This month is my 2nd cycle and I can tell you that it is smaller than my first.
I know that being strict with my diet helps a lot on the good results of my chemo apart from the medication. I prepare my own food. The rest of the family have their own separte food. I did not have side effects like the others who takes IV like loosing taste buds but I prefer it (my food) less tasty. I only put little salt. I am from the Philippines and I cannot afford expensive diets. I cannot even afford to buy milk that suits for my diet coz it is expensive. But sometimes I buy like chia seeds, healthy nuts and organic green tea. That is the only expensive food that I have ever bought for myself. Other than that, none. If broccoli is expensive I will use other green leafy vegestable like pechay or cabbage and lots of tomatoes and onion and garlic. I may not afford expensive diets but at least there are other cheaper cruciferous at local markets.
Do not lose hope. Do not stress out. Positive mindset and stay happy. Exercise and lots of sun (it is free so...) That is the best medicine. God bless us all. 🙏🙏🙏
My mother has a stage4 breast cancer and now she is energetic she drink carrot juice with garlic and turmeric and apple combine them all ... She drinks 3 or 4 times a week
@@princesspearlmatugas4343 can i ask please, i thought anything that is raw is not good on chemo? Salad, raw, food like sushi or half cook meat?
Thank you for sharing your story and your optimism. Keep coming back to watch our videos!
Galing mo sís, musta ka na now?
You are an inspiration...I hope everything goes well for you 🙏
My mom found out she has breast cancer yesterday. Learning everything I can to help her in every possible way.!
Thank you for watching and your comment. Yerbba is rooting for your mom. Please let us know if you would like to see any specific videos.
Sorry to hear keep the faith in the good work
Thank you Doc for this video,it's very helpful. Ive just had a left breast mastectomy 3 weeks ago, and had CT scan today. It's gonna be a long journey but keeping my faith! Pls keep making video about breast cancer because you're helping a lot of people. God bless! ❤️
Thank you for your kind words and support. We are wishing you the best.
I've asked about scans and none at this time, maybe in a few months. How did it go? What did you learn?
Hi how you feeling now?
Have you had breast reconstruction after mastectomy or not? Are you feeling better now?
Good luck 🍀 get well soon ❤️🩹
God bless you and protect you!
@@kristacharbonneauhi ! It's been a roller coaster journey. I had 6 cycles of chemo, in April this year I had 3 weeks of radiation ,and now , I'm on endocrine therapy and so far so good!except for the stuff joints and achy knee . Thank God that all the hard work is behind me now. Hope you're doing well ! Watching Dr. Grigg's videos helped me a lot! 😊
Thanks Dr, just I noticed a soled mass in right breast of my mom two weeks ago, just we went for biopsy , I got the result two days ago it was breast cancer , I didn’t say to my mom, but I follow the diet, treatment, exercise, just I encourage her to do exercise, I prepare healthy food and follow with oncology to go step by step,
Both praying and never lost hope from Allah SWT, praying for all those who are suffering breast cancer or others health issues, to be healthy soon,
Your mother is fortunate to have you helping her take care of her. Wishing you both the best.
Amin 🙏
watching your video when I just had lumpectomy surgery 4 days ago, and will need to face Chemo and Radiation therapy in a couple weeks. thank you for the information its really helpful.
Eat healthy foods you don’t need chemo
Thanks for watching!
@@mohammedkazeem56 you are a fool and scammer
I slept forc2cdays after each chemo, but was able to walk around the neighborhood and sit outdoors and read. I had no energy in the beginning. Thank you for your information.
We hope you are doing better, thank you for watching
I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3, and had my first chemotherapy a weak ago
Starting chemotherapy is a significant step in your treatment. Wishing you the best.
Thank you for the video it's helpful, i diagnose breast cancer stage 3,
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You are absolutely amazing at explaining things I have learnt so much from your videos
Thank you so much for watching and your positive feedback. We are happy you have found our videos helpful.
I simmer water i put tamarind for flavor then put fish and sweet potato leaves,or cook boiled skinless chicken with lots of ginger and green papaya top with pepper leaves
It's wonderful to hear that you're preparing nourishing meals. Thank you for watching.
Thanks Doc regretted I only found your blog am 6 yrs bc survivor only now understood er/pr and her2
Thanks for watching. Knowledge is power!
This has confused me though...if antioxidants interfere with chemotherapy, then how is it ok to eat food sources of antioxidants but not the tablet form of vitamins?
This confuses a lot of people. The difference is that, in food sources, the quantity of antioxidants is the same as found in nature. The quantity in supplements is far higher than that found in natural sources. The less people mess with nutrients, the better.
Can you clarify something for me? I’m on chemo treatment called red devil. You said not to take antioxidant vitamins as it can block chemo from working for you. So what about the antioxidants in fruit and veggies? Should I eat less of those or is it different eating them vs getting them in a vitamin form? Also I like to juice carrots and apple and cucumber with spinach and celery. Would you recommend I continue or stop that? I’ve been pretty good at going for walks and maintaining my weight but the juices do have antioxidants. Please advice me what I should do
Doxorubicin (brand name: Adriamycin, sometimes nicknamed the "red devil") does work in part through oxidation. In general, antioxidants in their natural form (food) do not have the types of antioxidants we worry about decreasing the effectiveness of treatment.
Does consuming food with estrogen can help to improve the bone , heart , health ? Does the estrogen consumed from the foods like flaxseeds help to improve the skin and hair ?
Great questions. Plant estrogens are safe, but it's not entirely clear that they are beneficial in the ways you ask about.
Thank you Doctor for sharing this information. God bless you.
Thank you for watching and your comment.
Hey . Love the way you're helping the women's to beat the breast cancer .😊 each & every person's comments will be answered in this video....great ma'am 👍
Can you please tell me what is poorly Differentiate carcinoma & how to stop spreading this in your body. Please reply ma'am.
Love & blessings to you .
Thanks for watching. If the cancer is invasive and is poorly differentiated, this is only one piece of information that determines treatment recommendations. Other factors include the stage, the hormone receptor status, and the HER2 status all play a role in treatment recommendations. Wishing you the best.
I am always active and exercise daily. So during chemo, I exercised almost daily too, but just not as intense, but with lots of walking, low-impact, and tons of yoga and meditation. I ate keto and lots of homemade broth, red meat and eggs. I couldn't eat all cauliflowers, broccoli, etc. They bloated me so much that I couldn't breathe properly. I ate lots of chicory, radicchio and some spinach. I am now in complete remission. Actually just done with radiation and still need to do 1 year of antibody therapy...and since I am ER,PR positive, so I need to take tamoxifen for 2 years FIRST. I am really worried about the side effects :-(((
You've done a lot to take care of yourself and are aware of your body. Thank you for sharing.
@@yerbba My Doc. recommends me to do a bisphosphonate therapy. What do you think about this therapy? My tumor was 1.7cm and I wonder why I need this therapy since I was at the early stage.
I'm having two lumpectomies on my right breast next week. I'm also ER positive and PR positive and I was told I'll have to take estrogen blockers for ten years. I'm also very worried about side effects. I'm worried about radiation and chemotherapy long term side effects or chances of getting leukemia in my bones from it later on. I'm more worried about that stuff than having surgery. The commercials on TV listing all the side effects to medicine sure doesn't help ease the mind either! I hope and pray that you and I both will survive and live long happy lives. Take care 💞🙏🏻✝️
Jennifer
@@jcatlover2251 compared to chemo and radiation therapies, surgery is harmless. I was out of the hospital 2 days after surgery. last two weeks i have been having difficulty to do HIIT workouts..burpees, jumping jacks, jump squads might probably be history for me and my knees...the left breast from the radiation is still dark..and the Tamoxifen that I should have taken for the next two years still sitting on my cupboard...I am still worried and if you ask the doc, they all tell you that they are FINE with little side effect, blahblah...how could drugs FINE??? And there's no guarantee that cancer wouldn't return at all...life is just bloody hard...
@@jcatlover2251 why two lumpectomies? I thought if just on the right, then it meant one lumpectomy. I
Thanks so much very useful 🙏🏾, is there regular laboratory tests recommended during chemotherapy (for example after 5 months of chemotherapy I did vitamin D levels d it was severely deficient but not sure what else to test, every how long… thanks again
During chemotherapy, doctors will offer regular complete blood counts (CBC) and liver tests. Vitamin D deficiency can be managed as a long-term issue and is generally followed by a primary care physician.
My wife had a single mastectomy followed by chemo/immunotherapy. She was diagnosed in Feb. It all finished a couple months back and she went in for follow up mammogram & ultrasound yesterday. But she saw 6 or 7 small black dots on her ultra. She couldn't feel them & she can feel no lumps under her armpits or collarbones. Can the cancer still be local? The Drs told her the initial tumor didn't reach her lymph nodes. Now we have to wait for the consultation in 3 days. Just terrified for her & sick with worry. What could the small dots be?
Thanks for writing, and of course you're worried. After breast cancer, anything can cause us to go into a tailspin. It's hard to know what these are without being able to see the pictures (and even then, we don't know most of the time). I know that waiting is so hard.
How is your wife doing?
May she GWS
Thank you for the tips on exercise.
Thank you for watching and your comment.
Is eating citrus fruits like orange, sweet lime advisable during breast cancer treatment of tamoxifen?
Google shows that consuming grapefruit and tangerine is not advisable if u are on tamoxifen.
Grapefruit is the one fruit where we believe there is an interaction with tamoxifen. Tangerines are probably fine in moderate quantities.
Thank you doctor for some tips I really appreciated ❤️
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Hello..your video is very informational..I was diagnosed PR,ER and Her2neu + and currently under Chemotreatment. I would like to ask if the radiation treatment is needed since I have mastectomy?
thanks
Thanks for writing, and we're happy the videos are helpful. Even after a mastectomy, radiation therapy can be beneficial in some people. Several factors are important in whether or not radiation therapy will improve your outcome, including the lymph node status, the size of the primary tumor, and the margin width. Wishing you the best as you embark upon this chapter in your life.
right! I didn't want radiation, but they only took a lumpectomy. They should have done a mastectomy, if no radiation. But we never discussed it.😢
I did not hear you mention avoiding sugar at all cost ! You did mention “calorie restriction” Why won’t you bring up cancer thriving on Sugar ? For everyone out there diagnosed with Cancer and undergoing treatment, you must avoid sugar at all cost !
While theoretically sugar can "feed" cancer, there is no evidence that cancer thrives on sugar. It is nearly impossible to avoid sugar. It is a necessary building block of energy. Added sugar has disadvantages, such as fatigue, weight gain, etc., but it does not feed cancer.
And saturated fat feeds it as well, more then processed sugars.
First, added sugar or sucrose is actually two molecules joined together :glucose and fructose. Now ultraprocessed food- any food with a label containing nutritional yeast info - contains high levels of added sugar. Too high to be consumed on a daily basis if you want to stay healthy. High intake of ultraprocessed food has been linked with early death and chronic illness such as heart disease and cancer. For every 10% increase in calories from processed food your chance of dying increases by 14% . ,( these numbers are from population studies with sample size of about 500 ,000). Dr Rick Johnson has recently published paper linking fructose consumption to Alzheimer's and dementia. I suggest googling it. The brain can change glucose to fructose and since fructose and fructose inhibits mitochondrial function , thus downregulating metabolism and causing weight gain. This is a useful survival mechanism IF you are facing winter food shortage. This my mechanism can be harmful if triggered all the time. Do your research, there is much to gain by eliminating junk food.
Dra.is it helpful for me this threatment i have now,taking anastrasole and monthly bone therapy,my case of stage 4 breast cancer, i'm interested to here your opinion and suggestion pls.
Anastrozole and bone-directed therapy are commonly offered to people with Stage IV or advanced breast cancer based on a wealth of data supporting this approach.
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I have TNBC, and I thought avoiding soy and phytoestrogens was more important for hormone-related cancers. So much conflicting advice out there, what do you advise for TNBC and soy consumption? I really don't like meat at all but need protein.
There is no evidence that soy is unsafe during or after breast cancer. This is a myth that we are hoping to dispel.
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I very much appreciate that this doctor usually refers to "people with breast cancer" rather than "women with breast cancer". I grow very tired of doctors that always say "women with breast cancer" even though they know men can get breast cancer too. It's as if they don't care about other people with breast cancer.
Thanks for noticing that we are careful about not referring to all patients as "women." We appreciate the feedback.
Oh please,,what about da menz. Men rarely ever get breast cancer, but need constant attention. Effin crybabies
Mam can you pls tell me whether citrus food or juices like Mausambi , kiwi etc can be taken with hormonal therapy in Stage 4 breast cancer?
There is no reason you cannot have these foods. Thanks for watching!
Im from malaysia .. Im just done my right breast mascetomy on friday 18/2/2022.. And Im clarified as breast cancer .. Will doin for my CT scan on 9/3/2022 ..
Good luck
@@Asma_1969 thank you
Thanks for watching and all the best to you.
Doctor can u please advice me on how to help my wife to get through the chemotherapy soon to be started she was diagnosed with BC and am confused and stressed 😐
Your wife is fortunate to have you involved in her care. The best thing you can do to help her is to ask her what she needs from you. Partners can feel powerless, and while your instinct might be to either detach or to hover or "overmanage." I believe that if you ask her what would be most helpful to her, you can't go wrong. Of course, she may not know what she wants in any moment. Another key thing is to get support for yourself. It's easy to feel powerless when watching your wife go through something this hard. If you can connect with friends or support group for partners, you will be even better to help care for your wife. In other words, you want to be as well-resourced as possible. You being stressed, while natural, won't help her.
@@yerbba thank you so much that was so helpful and thank you for ur response , this was the time I needed this advice I was getting worried about myself also because of the stress 😩 "overmange" was the right word I will slow down Doctor God bless u
Hi Doctor, does grapefruit interfere with treatment? Asking for a family member.
Grapefruit can interfere with some medications. Asking your pharmacist about interacts is a good way to check.
Im starting tomorrow.
All the best to you as you get started. Keep watching for more information all along your treatment
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I have Breast double mastectomy in 2004 and doctor said Im stage 0. I always have a yearly check up. I did not have treatment except I took I think a year of tamoxifen then the doctor discontinued. Now my lymph nodes on left shoulder is swollen and the doctor send me for cat scan of chest and neck. I don’t have the results
Thank you, can a breast cancer patient take omega 3 6 9 during chemo therapy
Although there is no evidence that suggests that omega-3, -6, and -9 supplements interfere with chemotherapy, we generally recommend to not take supplements during breast cancer and its treatment. These fatty acids can be found in many foods such as fish and seeds. Also, it's important to talk to your medical team if you begin taking supplements.
What is the reason that my aunt is very think after diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer 🎀
We can't give specific medical advice on our TH-cam channel because there are many details that are necessary to make a firm recommendation.
Hello And Good Day Everyone. If A Family Member Is Stage 5, Would It Be To Late To Them Eat Better And Walk A Little Every Day? Future Thanks
While it's never too late to add in movement and time outdoors, if someone is very ill, telling them that they have to do more can be unkind. Just for others reading this, the highest stage is Stage IV (4). That is, there is no Stage 5.
@@yerbba Thank You For Reply.
What meats and fish am I allowed to eat? And how much of it can I eat?
There are no foods that you cannot eat. We recommend everything in moderation.
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Hi Dr...diet for stage 2A N0 M0 TNBC diet for no recurrence in future plz... shld we avoid carbs like rice, wheat, milk, sugar and diary products throughout the life .. kindly reply ma'am 🙏
There are a lot of reasons not to eat a lot of carbohydrates. Excessive carbohydrates like the ones you mention cause our insulin levels to rise, which is not a good thing on multiple levels, not only cancer. However, in moderation, there are no foods that have to absolutely be avoided. Moderation in everything is the key. Thanks for your question.
@@yerbba thank you Dr for the answers. I don’t think I can totally avoid not to eat carbohydrates for the rest of my life!
@@yerbba thank you Doctor
Hi, good morning. I am an Indian and on stage 2 her 2 positive breast cancer and on neo adjuvent chemotheraphy. Can you please guide me with diet and life style to beat it?
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Which grade?
We recommend that you eat a colorful diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, don't smoke tobacco, get some movement every day, and make sure you get enough rest.
Do keto because ketosis causes the body to release and eliminate toxins instead of retaining and storing toxins.
If metatastic lymph node Carcinome primary breast consider breast cancer?
We think you are asking about positive lymph nodes in someone with breast cancer. Even with the pathology report describes "metastatic cancer" in the lymph nodes, this is actually regional disease from a staging standpoint. And yes, breast cancer metastases in lymph nodes is still primary breast cancer.
@@yerbba thank you
Doc my grandma just had a masectomy but her breast and inner arm is swollen. I read that we need to re drain? Is that right?
Thanks for coming here to watch and to ask your question. Your grandma is fortunate to have you. Without being able to do an exam, it is difficult to assess the role of drainage in your grandmother. While it is likely that this is normal post-surgery, if there is discomfort or any other concern, this would be a good reason to call the office of the doctor who did the surgery. Wishing you and you family all the best.
Hello Dr , I had my surgery done on Dec 6 2022 .and Waiting for my chemo for past 3 weeks now .
I wanted to ask during chemo .can I add DATES in my diet .Afyer all its a fibre .but afraid to take because its sugarry .and tumor feeds on sugar .Please advise on what is your recomendation
THANKYOU
There is no medical reason to avoid dates during cancer treatment. Everything in moderation of course! Wishing you the best.
@@yerbba Dear Doctor , Thanks for your quick response .
I am about to start my chemo on Feb 2nd and feb 3rd .I know Its a LONG JOURNEY .still I want to clear my DOUBTS .When I am done with all my sessions of Chemo treatment and Radiation and also anti Estrogen Pills .
Can I go for yearly check up for mamogram , Bone scan, head scan CT scan for (Thorax , abdomen and pelvis) check up...after every 6 months or Yearly .
DO I NEED TO DISCUSS WITH MY ONCOLOGIST ABOUT GOING FOR ALL THE EVERY YEAR .
THANKS !!!
I am 4 weeks post mastectomy. I am not a fit person and I rarely exercise. However, I want to change my lifestyle and start exercising. I try to move and do simple exercises at home now since I am still recovering from the operation. Would you please advise when would be the best time to start going to a gym or yoga classes? I am thinking of buying bicycle at home.
Thank you so much for your vidoes. They are very helpful
Starting an exercise routine post-mastectomy is a fantastic goal, and it's great to hear you're motivated to make this change. Generally, it's advisable to begin with light activities, such as walking or gentle home exercises, and gradually increase intensity based on how you feel. Consulting with your doctor about when to start more structured exercises like gym workouts or yoga is key-they can provide personalized advice based on your recovery status.
How much vitamin D do you recommend (mg in supplement)?
The general recommendation for vitamin D supplements in 1000 IU for people whose ovaries are functioning and 1500 IU for postmenopausal women. Check with your medical team before you start or increase the dose however.
3000 IU is the usual. Blood test 25 hydroxy to know for sure. Especially in the winter when there is limited sun time.
Thank you very much doctor 😍❤️
You're welcome.
Is it ok to do excercises with a Chemo port inserted ?
It's generally okay to engage in exercises with a chemo port, but it's crucial to do so under the guidance and approval of your healthcare team. They can provide specific advice based on your individual situation and treatment plan. If you're doing any exercises that involve the upper body, be conscious of the port location. Avoid activities that might cause direct pressure or impact on the port. Thank you for watching!
Turkey Tail is something that you should reasearch
Thank you for watching. Turkey tail, which is derived from the mushroom, Coriolus versicolor, and goes by many other names, has been studied across many cancers and may have some benefit for people with gastric cancer and colorectal cancer as an adjunct to chemotherapy. I have had patients take turkey tail to help improve their tolerance of chemotherapy. Two notes here: people should not take mushrooms that they find on their property unless they are experts in mycology and two, my husband and I have genuine turkey tail mushrooms in the forest where we live.
What anti oxidants I shouldnt take during chemo?
Great question. Since many chemotherapy drugs work through oxidation to damage the cancer cells, we do not recommend antioxidant supplements. Foods containing antioxidants are safe, however.
Good morning. Happy and bless Sunday!! DR.YERBA!I Have the constant blug of mucus in my throat. Now I also have under skin round bump in the right side of my jaw. Can I get rid of it or does it goes away naturally
Also sore throst??
Thank you dr. 🙏🙏
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Doctor,My mother's sister is at last stage of breast cancer stage 3 treatment i.e radiology now she unable to have food , intake is only liquid diet is able to take, please suggest any other diet, her doctor gave supplements in the form medicine to compencate food
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May God heal her my wife also has BC I know what u are going through may God heal them all !!
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sitting under direct sun light with naked body is good for breast cancer ?
Thanks for the question. There would be no direct benefit of sitting unclothed in the sun in terms of breast cancer. Sunshine is useful in producing vitamin D through the skin, but our skin is much less efficient at doing this after we hit the age of 30. Avoiding excessive skin exposure to the sun's rays is advisable. That is, avoiding burning is important.
Please what of if the person is a diabetic and BP patient can he or she go through Kimo
Yes, someone with diabetes can have chemotherapy. The doctors will keep a close eye on the blood glucose levels, and it is helpful to have the person's primary care doctor helping out too.
Can I take Glucosamine tablets
Glucosamine should not cause a problem.
Hi Dr you mention inreference to taking antibotics. Which ones should not be taken I love all berries.. I do add a green vegatable, spinach, kale, ginger, cucumber?
None of these fruits and vegetables are a problem. In fact, a colorful diet has a lot of natural nutrients and vitamins.
Good morning. Constipation is a big problem lately. I went from every other to 4 days. At the present Im doing warm lime and prunes
My constipation is getting bad. Only going 4 days. I have done prunes and warm water 2x daily ( day2)
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Dr thank you so much for your time. I started my first round of chemo on 9/16/22 and the worst from this round has been mouth sores. Sooo painful
I want to know if is safe to take probiotics while on chemo for the following diagnosis: 2 primary breast cancers. Originally found to have LEFT Breast DCIS cTis NO Mx, AJCC 8th Edition clinical stage 0, ER+, PR +, HER2 IHC 2+, FISH not performed, diagnosed on 12/13/21 who is s/p Bilateral Skin sparing mastectomy.
After surgery with incidental finding on prophylactic, RIGHT breast of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma ER 0, PR 0, HER2 3+ IHC, Grade 3, at least 10mm in size, but by way the specimen was cut, unclear how large. DCIS present as well. All margins negative.
Thanks for writing, and we're so sorry to hear about the mouth sores. In addition to the tips we have in our video about eating during chemotherapy, we can also recommend that you ask your medical team if you can hold ice in your mouth during the chemotherapy infusion. You want to keep your mouth very cold. This causes the blood vessels to constrict and decreases the concentration of chemotherapy that gets to the mouth. There is high quality nursing research has shown that this can decrease mouth sores. Probiotics may also be helpful and certainly won't hurt other than the out of pockets costs.
Thank you.
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Can you help me. I have a problem dress up I have only one breast. I have breast cancer but they only remove one breast
It can be so hard to look different from before. There are breast prostheses that can fill out your bra and help you feel more symmetric. There are several types of prostheses. Some can be quite heavy. Your medical team can help you decide which type is the best for you.
Dr should milk and sugar be avoided in breast cancer because i heard that they are the food for cancer cells
Cancer thrives on sugar and milk contains sugar, I would avoid all added sugar and minimize milk. We don't need milk, humans are the only mammals that consume milk in adulthood. Some cheeses, butter and cream are ok.
@@nickbuis3307 thanks for your reply
Only confusion is that my medical team recommend to take milk and sugar products , infact they provide during every treatment
I am Her positive
They take it as a myth and advise me the same
@@shashinijhawan580 same advise herr
Our bodies are good at keeping our sugar levels low in the bloodstream. There are other reasons to avoid sugar, however. Milk has its own kind of sugar. In moderation, you should be able to eat what you want. A balanced diet with less processed food is favored over a lot of added sugar, salt, and other things that are added to food.
There is a connection between diabetes and cancer. It's probably the higher levels of insulin that are produced by the body in response to sugar. Keeping our insulin levels steady and not too high is good for many reasons. The key is to make sure that you have less processed food, more whole foods, and fruits and vegetables.
Hi dr. Is it ok to take iron supplements, my mother has low hemoglobin and is about to start her chemo session soon
In the case of someone who is anemic, there are several possible causes besides iron deficiency. Her oncologist or primary care doctor should look for causes of anemia, such as bleeding, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency as well as other causes.
Im a pescatarian and whilst on chemo i had this craving for red meat. I had to go into a restaurant and have a medium rare steak.🙈
Isn't it strange? I've treated people who are vegetarian who crave red meat and no longer like their go-to foods.
Treatments sound horrible, but I can't find any information on what how the disease will progress if I don't seek treatment. I know I'll die, but how soon, and what will I go through? I'm 67. I have NO ONE to help me at all because everyone I know had to move where rent isn't so high. Talk with my doctor? The cancer "care" corporation I have to work with doesn't "waste time" talking to patients. After all, profits are tied to quantity, not quality.
Sounds like you are making decisions that center your values.
Why can’t soy be taken?
Thanks for watching and your comment. Dietary soy is just fine! Processed soy, like most processed foods, is not particularly good for anyone.
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Fasting! Autophagy!
There has been some evidence that fasting may be helpful, but many studies have not confirmed the earlier studies. Without a stronger body of evidence, Yerbba cannot recommend fasting.
You channel is a great resource! Thank you very much! But I’ll be unsubscribing today because after surgery it was discovered that my moms tumor is benign! Praise the Lord! God bless all of you ladies going through this, and your families, irs hard on everyone
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