Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. I finished chemo and radiation treatments in January 2003. I was prescribed Armidex adjuvent therapy which I took for about a year and then stopped. I still visit my oncologist every 6 months now. I have not had any reoccurance.
Yes, I felt lost too. I also did not like the side effects of the adjuvant therapy. I take enzymes, probiotics, lots of herbs and vitamins and I try to eat well. I juice and eats lots of fruits and veggies. I try to stay away from red meats, anything not organic, and all kinds of medications. I do bowel cleanses every 4 or 5 months. I recently did a liver cleanse and plan to do a kidney cleans soon. After the liver cleanse a few months back, I experienced the exact symptoms that I had while I was on chemo!!! This leads me to believe that my liver was and probably still has the chemo drugs in it. It has taken me at the very minimum - 2 to 2-1/2 years to start feeling really good and healthy again.
I also sought out a local support organization and did some weekend intensives. This helped emotionally and got me past alot. I really think they should do a better job of following up with cancer patients. Instead, they just push you back out into the world to adjust as best you can. Hang in there! Things will get better. Focus on being well and happy!