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My latest update on how I'm kicking Stage 4 Breast Cancers butt

26/4/2022

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​As many of you know, I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer (Metastatic breast cancer) in August 2020.
 
I have been doing very well in most respects.  My tumours are all shrinking and my tumour markers have gone from 110 to 11(being consistently between 13-11 for the past year now).  This is an indicator that my cancer is much reduce and not active.
 
Along with the oncology treatments, I have been tirelessly researching how to support my body to stay healthy.  I am blessed to be in the position of previously being a nurse and now a nutritional therapist, naturopath and herbalist.  This has meant that I have been able to manage many symptoms and side effects with nutrition, supplements and herbs and I have been able to adapt my regimes to where I am at any moment.
 
Some of the effects that can crop up during treatments are:
  • Digestive issues
  • Hot flushes
  • Inflammation
  • Muscle pain
  • Lowered immunity and nutritional status
  • Thinning hair
  • Skin issues
  • Weakened nails
  • Brain fog
 
I have been able to reduce these side effects with a variety of herbs and supplements over the last year and a half, adjusting them as I’ve needed.  I still get very tired after treatments and my back has been a huge concern for me but we are getting there.
 
My main supplement and herb regime have included:
  • Slippery elm and marshmallow – digestion
  • Turmeric and black pepper – inflammation
  • Vitamin D
  • Omega 3
  • Medicinal mushrooms
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Juicing
  • A herbal blend I have tailored to my cancer for support
  • CBG
  • Probiotics
(these are tailored to me and not a recommendation, we are all individual and when going through a serious disease like cancer your cancer support should be tailored, not just to you but to complement your treatment)
 
I recently had a batch of blood tests and was told I have a very healthy body for someone with my diagnosis.
 
Keep the good wishes, prayers and energy coming and I’ll keep you updated on where I am and what I’m doing.
 
 
 
 
 
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1 Comment
Aine O'Beirn
26/4/2022 08:06:04 pm

You're such an amazing woman Carina! Glad to hear you're in a good place overall, you kick ass!!!! X

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    Carina Kennedy was formerly a Nurse, now a Nutritional Therapist and Herbalist living in the west of Ireland.  Her passion is food, health and teaching clients to gain control of their life with simple techniques.

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