Breast Tumors/Breast Cancer • Sprinkles & Allergies

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Eating right is key for whatever ails your body–especially when it comes to tumors and cancer. In a previous post, I explained that I’ve been diagnosed with a breast tumor (believed to be benign, but still waiting for the biopsy/operation to confirm this status). I’ve been treating my breast tumor naturally by eating tumor and cancer fighting foods daily. We’ll see what the next ultrasound shows, but I don’t feel like it’s growing as much lately. Here are a few of the best foods in my opinion, which are key in the tumor fighting arsenal. Add more fuel to your anti-tumor fire!

Cancer and tumors do not like Green Smoothies and Juices. I try to incorporate at least one green smoothie/juice into my diet every day. One of the main ingredients I use is Kale, as it has powerful anti-cancer properties and is full of healthy anti-oxidants. Fresh, green beverages are easily digested and deliver cleansing throughout your system. Bringing oxygen to your cells and alkalizing your body are two key routes to help ward off tumors and the big-C and come from drinking green!

Eating more raw or lightly cooked vegetables packs your system with natural enzymes and vitamins–many which can be lost by overcooking them. I love adding some Coconut Oil drizzled over the top and this packs another punch of immune system support. I usually take 2 tablespoons of it a day. I was once told to try and “Eat the Rainbow” every day, since each different colored fruit and vegetable has specific vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. For instance, most orange colored foods, like these carrots, hold a high Vitamin A content whereas fruits like red tomatoes are high in Lycopene, a powerful anti-oxidant. Mix it up to get some yummy variety.

More Various Powerful Anti-Cancer and Anti-Tumor Foods that I love and eat heartily:

I also love to incorporate some tree nuts, such as almonds and brazil nuts, but I know not everyone who reads here can have tree nuts. I definitely stay away from peanuts because of my allergy, but do okay with other nuts. The main point is to make sure to incorporate a good healthy source of fat into the diet as well (mono-unsaturated). Olive Oil and avocados are great if you’re allergic to tree nuts.

AVOID:

Refined Sugars, Gluten, Soy, Excessive red-meat, White Flour, Syrups, White Rice, Soft Drinks, Fast Food, Food Additives, Artificial Colors and Flavors, Highly Processed Foods, Heavily Fried Foods, Hydrogenated Oils, and any other “empty” calories and bad saturated fats. Cancer loves processed sugar! Feed yourself, not the Cancer/Tumors.

We have to learn to roll with and embrace whatever is thrown our way with a positive hopeful heart.

No one cares more about your health than you do so take it into your own beautiful hands! Eat right and listen to what your body is telling you. It can seem difficult at first, but the right direction will become clearer with time. Try to decrease stress, as too much is a major factor to tumor growth and formation. Chillax and enjoy the sunshine!

I’m hoping for a good ultrasound and a good solid diagnosis soon. I’ve decided to go with a needle core biopsy that will (most likely) rule out any bad news. I’ll post updates periodically.

What are your favorite naturally healing foods? Nature’s a champ isn’t she?

Being diagnosed with a breast tumor was scary, but I’m ultimately thankful. It’s a challenge to be a stronger, better person.

“Oh….that’s not a cyst. That’s a tumor. See how you can’t see through it? That’s definitely a tumor.”

When I heard those words while sitting for an ultrasound of the breast, my heart seemed to pound and stop at the same time. Lots of thoughts flew through my mind, the main one being “I’m too young for that.” The doctor had even told me I was too young for any tumors to be forming and almost refused to give me an ultrasound while saying it was just a cyst.

The fact that I was almost not screened because the medical community deemed me “too young” to have a tumorous growth in the breast frankly scares me. With all the breast cancer awareness campaigns in the country that led me to do a monthly breast exam while in my early 20′s, I expected to be taken seriously when I approached my physician about the lump I’d found on the left side. I’m here to tell every woman that your age doesn’t matter when it comes to breast health. Never let a doctor or medical professional talk you out of an ultrasound, biopsy, or mammogram just because you’re too young or if breast tumors and cancers don’t run in your family. Everyone should be taking this as a serious issue to be treated accordingly.

For awhile, I had to search for a breast surgeon who was willing to take action rather than simply tell me that an ultrasound shows that the tumor “appears” to be benign–but that they are not 100% certain. I’ve met with one breast surgeon who said I had two choices to choose from; Either have a needle core biopsy of the tumor, or have it removed completely to be safe. Next month, I’m to make a choice. But I know either way I decide is a good choice, which really helps the anxiety over the whole situation. In the mean time, I’m supercharging my diet with anti-cancer and anti-tumor formation foods in hopes of slowing the growth and maybe even shrinking the tumor (my tumor is still growing larger at the moment). At times, I’m unable to lay on my left side without some discomfort in the area. I believe in food as medicine as well as nourishment and am dedicated to trying to help the situation while I wait for a new appointment in the next month or so. I do believe it’s lucky I was diagnosed with a soy allergy, as I’ve read a few different studies indicating that soy can be terrible for breast health (especially if estrogen affected breast cancer is present or prone to forming).

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with a tumor, you know how essential a positive attitude is. The human body is a miracle and positive thoughts and support really impact your health in a big way. I’m thankful to have such a loving, supporting family and boyfriend who have helped me stay on track through these various health scares. I can only see all my health situations going uphill in the future. I’ll be posting about this periodically with updates on this situation.

I urge every woman regardless of age to do monthly breast exams and get regular check ups. Take your health into your own hands, because no one is more responsible for your health than you. Let your little light shine and stay positive!

What’s your story? Have you ever been diagnosed with a breast tumor? Leave a comment below.

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