Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival

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.cFFa8fKStnb1This is a link to all Terri's online courses.https://app.mastermind.com/directory/search/?query=Terri%2520Sterk&fbclid=IwAR1d4b4M1QI2DN-osF3qQE-OUuuy48xM_QG3DyOrjBxAT08X-86l7Y3MAVcThis is the link to Terri's FaceBook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/breastcancerthrivenotjustsurvive Support the show

#Pinkvaccine #ClevelandClinicBreastCancerVaccine #TNBC #triplenegativebreastcancer #SurvivingBreastCancer #BreastCancerStory #BreastCancer #breastcancerawareness #SABCS #AARC  #ASCO #PinkVaccine #Preventionisthecure #Sisters4Prevention #VincentTuohyJennifer 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. Support the show

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 Support the show

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 EffectsGinger 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 EffectsMassage: 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. #holistichealing #chemosideeffects #reducingchemosideeffectsnatuarally #naturalcures #survivingcancer#breastcancer #sccupuncture #yoga Support the show

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." Support the show

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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 mealsbaked goods, including pizza, cakes, and pastriespackaged breadsprocessed cheese productsbreakfast cerealscrackers and chipscandy and ice creaminstant noodles and soupsreconstituted meats, such as sausages, nuggets, fish fingers, and processed hamsodas and other sweetened drinksAre 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! Support the show

The Importance of Breast Cancer Advocacy:  Special Guest Ann Fonfa:  Annie Appleseed Project. What are the challenges of Breast Cancer Advocacy?  Why are breast cancer advocates so important?  Tips for cancer survivors on how to follow a path to wellness!Ann Fonfa was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 1993.  She was suffering from extreme Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, a still not recognized illness.  She avoided chemotherapy, hormonal and radiation treatments using surgery and natural strategies to survive.  Told she was stage IV in 1997, Ann added personalized Chinese herbal prescriptions to her complex complementary protocol. In 1999 she founded Annie Appleseed Project, an all-volunteer cancer nonprofit sharing evidence-based information on complementary therapies (Integrative Oncology).  Ann has spoken at many conferences and events, been interviewed and presented posters.  Her work continues to educate and inform the community of people with cancer as well as all in oncology.  The Annie Appleseed Project has presented a lot of information on males with breast cancer and on the LGBT community. The website had an International section as well.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.An amazing lady! Support the show

Ann Fonfa was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 1993.  She was suffering from extreme Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, a still not recognized illness.  She avoided chemotherapy, hormonal and radiation treatments using surgery and natural strategies to survive.  Told she was stage IV in 1997, Ann added personalized Chinese herbal prescriptions to her complex complementary protocol. In 1999 she founded Annie Appleseed Project, an all-volunteer cancer nonprofit sharing evidence-based information on complementary therapies (Integrative Oncology).  She has spoken at many conferences and events, been interviewed and presented posters.  Her work continues to educate and inform the community of people with cancer as well as all in oncology.  The Annie Appleseed Project has presented a lot of information on males with breast cancer and on the LGBT community. The website had an international section as well. 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.   Support the show

T.J. Hills was a busy working mother of 3 young boys in 2009 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive Stage III breast cancer. Like over 80% of breast cancer patients, she was the first person in her extended family to be diagnosed. She later learned that while there was no family history of cancer there was extensive medical conditions resulting from less than perfect estrogen metabolism; conditions such as endometriosis, fibroid tumors, infertility and ovarian cysts.She took a simple gene test and learned how to improve her estrogen health with easy steps including common nutritional supplements like fish oil and Vitamin C and ones less widely known like DIM.TJ took many estrogen medications and substances before her breast cancer diagnosis and believes she would have made many different choices if she knew about her estrogen capabilities earlier.Common everyday choices that women make can be better informed by taking an estrogen metabolism gene test.Should I take the birth control pill? My daughter is 11 and is having painful periods. Should she take the birth control pill? Should I take hormone replacement therapy or bioidentical hormone therapy? Should I take fertility medications?How many rounds of ovulation induction? I want to wait to have a baby, should I freeze my eggs now?If I have breast cancer in my family, are birth control pills or fertility meds or hormone replacement therapy options safe for me? I already have estrogen-fueled breast cancer, is there anything I can do to improve my prognosis odds? Support the show

This common ingredient in food is making us fat and unhealthy.  31 Days of prevention series day 3. Support the show

Can cancer be prevented?  A 31 day Journey to Cancer Prevention and ways to prevent recurrence. Join me on a journey of 31 days for cancer prevention.  Each video will feature a cancer prevention strategy that will help you lead a healthy life. Easy tips to adapt one at a time and you don't have to do them all to get some results. Learn how to adapt your diet and lifestyle to prevent cancer recurrence or prevent cancer from happening at all.  Support the show

The health benefits of drinking lemon water. Support the show

Interview with Viki Zarkin:  An Eleven Year Journey Surviving with Stage 4 Breast Cancer.  Viki recently published her incredible story in a book entitled,  I am the One. In addition to being an author, Vicki is a nationally known motivational speaker and coach. Her cancer journey is a testimony to the determination of the human spirit.  She stresses the importance of believing in yourself, challenging the status quo, finding your voice, and listening to your heart. In simple terms something I emphasize in all my podcasts and videos, to be one’s own best advocate.At the time of her diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, Viki had 2 small children at home. She vowed to do all she could to survive to raise them herself despite her doctor’s advice to simply go home and get her affairs in order.  She spent the next several years fighting for her life, advocating for herself and navigating through the healthcare system.  Viki states, “After eleven years, I am told I am the only one alive like me. I want more women to stand next to me shoulder to shoulder. They too deserve to tuck their children into bed at night. So, it is up to me to fight for them, and fight I will.”Viki shares her story to be a voice for women. Today we will hear her story and why she wrote a book titled, “I Am The One,” which is available on her website IAMTHEONE.com and Amazon. She also lectures about doctor- patient relationships, nutrition, and appreciating the “little things in life”, and juggling motherhood and cancer.  She has been honored by IOATP International Association for Top Professionals for Inspirational Speaker Of The Year for 2021. Recently, she was showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square New York City. Viki is also a proud member of Dr Shirlene Reeves Mastermind Speakers and Authors Group. She was Woman of the Month for P.O.W.E.R. magazine (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence) And POWERWOE.COM in 2020 and in 2021 she Celebrated by the magazine with a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Viki has also appeared on Nancy Angel Scape Podcast as well as the POWER Magazine’s Podcast as well. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. Support the show

This is an exclusive interview with Dr. Vincent Tuohy at the Lerner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic to discuss the recent launch of the Phase I Trial for Triple Negative Breast Cancer,  the most lethal form of the disease for which there is no adjuvant therapy.  You will also hear from five women, Judy Fitzgerald. Toni Turchi,  Dr. Marjorie Moyar, Laura Frank and Leigh Anne Best whose philanthropic work helped raise awareness and funds to bring this vaccine to the clinic.  To donate to the vaccine fund,  please go to:https://give.ccf.org/team/320020Websites for the presenters today:https://www.brakesforbreasts.com/https://toniturchifoundation.org/Prevention is the Cure Program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-OH0vFPjTQ Support the show

As many of you know, for the past ten years I have been a passionate advocate for what we dubbed, “The Pink Vaccine.“  This vaccine was developed at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio under the direction of Dr. Vincent Tuohy at the Learner Research Institute. For the past four years, I have been honored to serve as a patient advocate for the Phase I clinical trial for Dr. Tuohy’s vaccine. It is with great pleasure and overwhelming excitement, that I can now announce and encourage patients to apply to participate in the Phase I clinical trial. Finally, this vaccine is transitioning from bench to bedside, and will be directed by Dr. Thomas Budd at the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic.  To participate in this trial, patients must meet the following criteria:  Ø      Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer Ø Be Within three years of completing treatment Ø       NED – confirmed by their oncologist in writing to be No Evidence of Disease Full details of the trial may be found on clinicaltrials.gov: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04674306?term=Cleveland+Clinic&cond=Triple+Negative+Breast+Cancer&cntry=US&state=US%3AOH&draw=2&rank=1 Those meeting the above criteria for participation may email: CancerAnswer@CCF.org For more information, you may also visit my website: http://www.Sisters4Prevention.com or email me at Sisters4Prevention@yahoo.com.   I would like to thank everyone who donated or supported me in my advocacy efforts for this vaccine. You have always responded generously with your time and talent. Please know that this milestone in finding a cure for breast cancer by prevention would not have been possible without your love, efforts and support over the last ten years.  Now friends the best is yet to come.  We can finally test this vaccine and hope to Imagine a World Without Breast Cancer and realize that Prevention is the Cure. #PinkVaccine    #PreventionIsTheCure   #BreastCancerVaccine  #PreventBreastCancer #PrimaryPrevention #StopBreastCancer #WorldWithoutBreastCancer  Support the show

Disclaimer:  I am not a medical professional.  The information in this program was gathered through research and personal experience.  Please see your health care provider before starting any diet regiment. The KETO diet is not a fad diet and has been used since the 1920’s.  It’s based on a solid understanding of nutritional science and basic physiology.  Many health care providers recommend this diet for diabetes and cancer patients to reduce inflammation and control blood sugar.The nickname for this diet is the “fat burning” diet.  It differs from other wellness and weight loss strategies as it does not count calories nor limits food intake.  It actually reverses the bodies metabolic state and changes the nutrient that the body uses for energy.  Instead of burning sugar or glucose,  it forces the body to burn the fat stored in various areas of the body until a state of Ketosis is achieved.The myth that fat makes you fat was created by the low fat nutritional guidance of the 1970’s.  The proof is in the pudding as they say since we are getting fatter and the obesity rate is at an all time high despite following a low fat diet.  Elimination of Carbohydrates are the focus of this diet and carbs are the source of sugar.Following a high carb diet results in higher levels of blood glucose levels and the body’s insulin production increases.  This leads to inflammation (cancer, heart disease) and insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.  A low carb diet also increases both the good cholesterol (HDL) and overall cholesterol, and decreases triglycerides. So eating Keto not only results in weight loss,  but decreases the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.Eating Keto is quite simple but NOT easy!  Understanding Ketosis is essential to success.  The diet mimics the beneficial effects of fasting: namely reduce blood sugar, body fat, and cholesterol levels. The goal is to drastically restrict foods rich in starch and sugar, ie carbohydrates. Hi carb foods get broken down by the body into sugar which is glucose and insulin.  The result is fat storage and unwanted weight gain.Low carb diets reduce glucose levels and triggers the body to burn fat instead.  Cancer cells need lots of sugar for energy and eating KETO removes their energy supply.  Diabetics benefit from lower blood sugar levels and in some cases with type 2 diabetes,  completely reverse the disease.When the body burns fat,  it produces Ketones.  When these Ketones reach a certain level, the metabolic state of Ketosis is achieved. Ketogenic therapy decreases inflammation to such an extent as to improve acne, eczema, IBS, arthritis, pain, etc. Let’s talk more about Ketosis and cancer.  Thankfully the stages of cancer development happen in a gradual process where the cells slowly become malignant through a series of changes. Slow growing cancers can take years to surface.  My oncologist estimated that my breast cancer had started ten years prior to detection.  This slow process allows an opportunity to treat it before it evolves and spreads.  It may be able to even stopping cancer before the rogue cells begin to mutate.A metabolic link connected with cancer especially the blood sugar and glucose content. The first observations of cancerous cells have an altered metabolism in energy that relies on glucose and glycolysis. A German Scientist,  Otto Warburg conduced experiments that proved this.  His results showed that tumor cells converted elevated amounts of glucose into energy and lactic acid (a byproduct of glycolysis). His work is now referred to as the Warburg effect.   Support the show

Nutrients in Fruits and Veggies...Why You Should Eat the Rainbow Support the show

More research is needed to understand why Black and Brown Women are 30% more likely to develop the most lethal form of Breast Cancer we know as Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  Let's discuss what is known. Racial Inequality in Breast Cancer:  Why do Black and Brown Women get 30% more TNBC?PubMed Article:Racial Disparities in Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Review of the Role of Biologic and Non-biologic Factors an article posted in 2020. Article PMID: 33415093 Study conducted by: Om Prakash 1, Fokhrul Hossain 1, Denise Danos 1, Adam Lassak 1, Richard Scribner 2, Lucio Miele 1 Support the show

Phantom breast pain after surgery...What to know. When to call your doctor. Phantom breast pain or feeling that the breast is still there may be common after surgery.  Other sensations such as itching, burning, twinges and pain that cannot be relieved by over the counter pain killers should be addressed by your doctor. Most often, it is phantom breast pain. This can occur anytime post mastectomy or lumpectomy surgery. Support the show