Hi im new to this forum and keen to hear other ladies experience of using mistletoe for adv bc. I have been using it 6 mths.
Have heard about the benefits of mistletoe too…tell us more! what does your onc think? I know when I mention alternative treatments as an addition to chemo, he just says…“well if we had evidence of anything being of additional benefit to you we would naturally tell you”.
love Bev xxx
My onc isnt really behind it but says it doesnt affect my other meds. I have heard some good stories locally. I get a monthly iv and inject myself twice a week. Last scan showed reduction in lung mets.
Hi All,
I’ve posted a link to the BCC booklet on Complementary Therapies. Mistletoe is mentioned on page 17.
www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/sites/default/files/comp_therapies_bcc55_web.pdf
I hope this is of some help.
Very best wishes
Janet
BCC Moderator
Hi La-La
I have spoken with our publishing team who have confirmed that the information for complimentary therapies has been updated and the latest version will be released in the next few weeks. However, with regard to the section on mistletoe there have been limited changes. All our information is clinically led and evidenced based and is specifically dependant on the information and data available in and pertaining to the UK.
As with all complimentary therapies please do check with your Oncogolist or GP before taking anything other than clinically prescribed medications in case of any contra-indications.
Thank you La-La for sharing with the forum community.
Best wishes
Anna
Forum Coordinator
After I sent her a load of background incl. international clinical trial details, my oncologist approved it in tandem with chemo!! Yay!
My Private insurance policy does not include ‘homeopathy’ (I was not offered it!!)
My GP says no budget at all in region for any homeopathy!! (even though I am saving them about £50-£100k because I pay for health insurance and am private?? Nope, nowt at all.)
So I have to try to fund this myself, somehow!
Trying to choose between oral drops and subcutaneous (former is cheaper and hassle free, but I think latter is more effective.
In a bit of a quandary!)
Had first chemo yesterday without Mistleto, and so far so good, no SEs bar feeling a bit low energy. Sofa day for me.
SO many drugs to take but they seem to be working fine. Day 3/4 may not be so good but wait and see.
Cycle 2 will be with mistletoe, so will be a good comparison. I need some energy.