Abigail Johnston was diagnosed with de novo Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017 at the age of 38, while she was tandem breastfeeding her children12. “De novo” means that her cancer was metastatic from the start, without an earlier stage diagnosis2.

Since her diagnosis, Abigail has become a dedicated patient advocate, focusing on supporting others in the MBC community. She has been involved in legislative advocacy, mentoring programs, and educational initiatives13. Abigail shares her experiences and knowledge through various platforms, including her blog and contributions to cancer-related websites2.

Her story is a powerful example of resilience and dedication to helping others navigate the challenges of living with metastatic breast cancer.

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Terri Sterk is a two-time breast cancer survivor, health and wellness coach, and author. She spent seven years facilitating support groups and coaching women diagnosed with breast cancer. She now uses her story to serve women who have experienced trauma, including breast cancer and family discord, by inspiring them to thrive by healing their body, mind, and spirit.

Link to purchase Terri's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-After-Breast-Cancer-Actionable/dp/B0CJDF9Z58/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B7GBBFF8QD5F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fnSKWbO--r0ZdFDsMe6i9zgVbLe1augpbpYu7G6Ts7JDSxF_0opf-MenTlHRO6IQ8YwZLHx9eA6qEwW-WyQ2z1gaoIpZHBLPqVwnJzIGWP8.cFFa8fKStnb1


This is a link to all Terri's online courses.
https://app.mastermind.com/directory/search/?query=Terri%2520Sterk&fbclid=IwAR1d4b4M1QI2DN-osF3qQE-OUuuy48xM_QG3DyOrjBxAT08X-86l7Y3MAVc



This is the link to Terri's FaceBook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastcancerthrivenotjustsurvive

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Jennifer Davis, 41, became the first person to get a breast cancer vaccine not yet approved for widespread use in a trial study in 2021.The vaccine had been in development at Cleveland Clinic for more than 20 years before it finally reached the human trial phase. Jenni Davis was a wife, mom of 3, daughter and registered nurse when she received the devastating diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2018. She would complete treatment and surgeries and would qualify for the vaccine trial by a mere two weeks. This is her story of courage and faith in Dr. Tuohy's Science. The "Pink Vaccine" had been the dedicated work of the late Dr. Vincent Kevin Tuohy at the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. It would take 20 years to get this vaccine from "Bench to Bedside" to test the hypothesis that "Prevention is the Cure". This is a story of perseverance, tenacity, faith and hope. The trial is ongoing under the direction of Dr. Justin Johnson who had worked with Dr. Touhy for 30 years on the vaccine project and Dr. Thomas Budd of the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic.

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NCI/NIH Complementary Cancer Care and Integrated Medicine National Cancer Institute Series. Breast Cancer: Tips from a Survivor Who Cares. Who am I? My name is Judy Fitzgerald. Since my breast cancer diagnosis fourteen years ago, I have been dedicated to sharing information to support breast cancer patients and survivors. My channel shares diet and lifestyle changes I have adopted to stay healthy, as well as the challenges I faced when actually going through treatment. My passion is supporting research for the prevention of breast cancer through the elimination of toxic food and personal products, as well as the ultimate goal of finding a vaccine to prevent the disease. In this video we discuss diet and lifestyle changes to prevent cancer and recurrence, complementary strategies to help with chemo and radiation side effects, and a holistic approach to cancer care. #prevention #preventionisthecure #sisters4prevention #survivingcancer #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #cancertreatment #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancersurvival #nationalcancerinstitute #nationalinstituteofhealth #preventcancer #holisticcancercare #alternativecancercare #pinkvaccine #aftercancertreatment #healthylivingaftercancer #avoidradiationsideeffects #avoidchemosideeffects #psychologicaleffectsofcancer #stressofcancer #integrativemedecine

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Natural Ways to Reduce Chemo and Radiation Side Effects.

Reduce Chemo and Radiation Side Effects #reducechemosideeffect #helpcancersideeffects #survivechemo #survivingcancer #chemosideeffects #breastcancer #

Helpful Supplements to Reduce Chemo Side Effects

Ginger can help you manage nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. But it may also thin your blood, so don’t take any before surgery. Peppermint can also help with nausea.

Zinc may help prevent taste changes, a side effect of radiation, chemotherapy, and some pain medicines.

Astragalus might ease the side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea and vomiting.

Glutamine could help reduce at least two side effects from treatment: peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness, or pain in your hands and feet) and mouth sores and soreness.

Ginseng, in high doses, was found in a Mayo Clinic-led study to reduce cancer-related fatigue.

Guarana, a natural stimulant found in a plant native to the Amazon basin, has also been found to help with chemotherapy-related fatigue, especially in breast cancer patients.

Helpful Practices to Reduce Chemo Side Effects

Massage: One study of 1,290 cancer patients found that pain, anxiety, fatigue, and nausea dropped by half among those who got massage.

Hypnosis: A trained practitioner will put you into a state of deep concentration that helps you focus on things other than your symptoms. It may ease anxiety, pain, stress, and even nausea.

Guided imagery: You’ll think about a thing or a place that makes you happy. It can help you relax. One study found it improved the quality of life for women with breast cancer.

Acupuncture: There's no sure way to prevent peripheral neuropathy from chemotherapy. A study published in the European Journal of Cancer in 2018, however, evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture in preventing peripheral neuropathy in women with stages I to III breast cancer receiving weekly paclitaxel. Acupuncture was well-tolerated and showed some effectiveness in reducing the incidence of high-grade chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Oral Cryotherapy: The topical application of ice (known as "cryotherapy") is thought to prevent mouth sores in people receiving fluorouracil (5-FU) chemotherapy. Oral cryotherapy involves cooling the mouth with something cold like ice, ice-cold water, popsicles, or ice cream.

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#breastcancer #sccupuncture #yoga

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Breast Cancer Prevention News. What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You.
Ann Fonfa founder of the AnnieAppleseedProject speaks on topics doctors should cover and questions we wish we had had the answers too when we were diagnosed and going through treatment. "From its inception, the Annie Appleseed Project decided to challenge the existing treatment paradigm, to question the existing research methods and subjects, and to propose new directions for both ending with true Integrative Oncology."

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Breast Cancer Prevention News. Ann Fonfa founder of the AnnieAppleseedProject speaks on the dangers of processed foods to wellness especially for cancer patients.  "From its inception, the Annie Appleseed Project decided to Challenge the Existing treatment paradigm, to Question the existing research methods and subjects, and to Propose new directions for both ending with true Integrative Oncology. Thus the program name Cheqpt, designed to bring complementary, alternative therapies to the mainstream as soon as may be, while serving as a place where all ideas are scrutinized." - Quote from her website.

The term “processed food” can cause some confusion because most foods are processed in some way.  However, chemically processed foods often only contain refined ingredients and artificial substances, with little nutritional value. They tend to have added chemical flavoring agents, colors, and sweeteners.

These ultra-processed foods are sometimes called “cosmetic” foods, as compared with whole foods.

Some examples of ultra-processed foods include:

frozen or ready meals
baked goods, including pizza, cakes, and pastries
packaged breads
processed cheese products
breakfast cereals
crackers and chips
candy and ice cream
instant noodles and soups
reconstituted meats, such as sausages, nuggets, fish fingers, and processed ham
sodas and other sweetened drinks

Are processed foods bad for you?
Ultra-processed foods tend to taste good and are often inexpensive.  They are addictive but have no nutritional value.

However, they usually contain ingredients that could be harmful if consumed in excess, such as saturated fats, added sugar, and salt. These foods also contain less dietary fiber and fewer vitamins than whole foods.

Highly processed foods can lead to weight gain, diabetes and obesity.

Processed foods and beverages are among the major sources of added sugar in the diet. Sweetened beverages are a particularly significant source; people tend to consume much more sugar than they realize in soft drinks.

The ingredients list on the back of processed food packaging is often full of unrecognizable substances. Some are artificial chemicals that the manufacturer has added to make the food more palatable.  Rule of thumb - if you don't know what it is - don't eat it.

Ann serves on the board of directors for the National Breast Cancer Coalition and has been an active grant reviewer for journals and the Dept of Defense, for which she recruits other cancer survivors.
She is well-known for moving awareness forward.  Ann spoke at events around the world and is very proud of her work. 

She doesn’t take personal credit for the interest around Integrative oncology but she was the charter Advocate member of the Society for Integrative Oncology.  It’s time is NOW.
Today many in oncology acknowledge the need and value for exercise, nutritional changes, handling stress and more.

Ann is one amazing lady!