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Mrs Cat ,
just a quick pic of the dairy free cakes ( scooby snacks) i got .. the chocolate logs are very good ( i got 2 packs) and the bakewell slices and the coffee slices ,, haha all good xx
Hi all
Yes, I too have been reading about the China project and Jane Plant's books regarding the link between breast cancer and meat and dairy due to the animal oestrogens. Frankly, I'll give anything a go to try and prevent any recurrence...and as my cancer was highly oestrogen fueled, I thought it made sense to try and reduce the amount of oestrogen in my body if i can.I know that a lot of it is out of our control though, ie environmental.
I did talk to my breast care nurse about diet and she did make a point of saying to me that they havent suggested that I follow a vegan diet, however, she thought my plans were healthy and she made sure I was eating enough protein etc so I healed well after surgery and was getting all my vitamins and minerals from all the food groups.
I initially looked at doing a veggie diet but then found it quite easy to go without milk and cheese when I found oat and coconut milk and Sainsburys do some nice vegan cheese so plumped for a plant based diet with a bit of fish now and again otherwise I'll never be able to enjoy meals out again and I dont want life to become a total bore as I've given up alcohol too 🙂 There's not many restaurants or pubs near where I live that have a vegan menu. Just one I think. I've been making interesting wraps with red kidney beans and hummus this week and loving salads with vegetable samosas and spring rolls and homemade veggie soups. Eating tonnes of fruit as well and getting protein from mixed nuts. I feel well.
I bet Maria you are losing weight as you have been terrified and have had such a shock. I did too in November, lost about 10 lb in a matter of days. Put it all back on again now following my mastectomy and recovery! doh! I need to work on weight loss. I need to lose a good 3 stone to be in normal weight range. I disguise it well though as it's all over and I dont carry it i one particular place, though I do feel a bit lobsided now one of my huge bazookas has gone though. I'll be glad when I get my proper prosthesis which is weighted. I think my breast care nurse will contact me to go in soon as it's nearly been 6 weeks since my op.
Now I really am waffling and can't remember what everyone else has said. so will have to go back again later for another read and answer each one invidually I think, forgive me! Is anyone else having trouble retaining information and this is before any chemo! 
Oh yes, the stress link.....my husband suffers with a long term health condition called Cystinuria which causes kidney stones and has made him quite depressed of late being in and out of hospital. He had a breakdown in February last year and struggles now he's back at work. His dad was also diagnosed in May last year with metastatic brain cancer (but is fortunately on immunotherapy "wonder" infusions and is doing really well) and his stepdad has been diagnosed with vascular dementia so with driving up and down the country and seeing them every weekend and trying to be supportive to them and his mum and stepmum, I think I have completely ran out of oomph and this has contributed to me getting ill.
I also work for the Trust where I am getting treated - a different hospital though. I'm a medical secretary in Orthopaedics. I also do complementary therapies, reflexology, aromatherapy, indian head massage, hot stones etc etc as my hobby (I used to do it part time as a business alongside my NHS work, but life just got too busy) so I'm very interested in complementary therapies alongside modern medicine.
I'm off now to watch the channel 5 film at 3 pm with a packet of salt and vinegar crisps - oooh I know how to live!!! lol!!
Much love to you all.
H xxx
