CancerCompass message board discussion started by Cirocco on 12/26/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3821,0.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello, I am 37 years old and have had a few cone biopsies, LEEP procedures and even a partial vaginectomy (sounds awful but really wasn't too bad). These procedures were all due to cervical problems caused by HPV. Every time (and I mean every single time) I went to the doctor I needed another surgery (I had early cervical cancer and later, micro-invasive vaginal cancer). After the partial vaginectomy (November 2004) I went back to the oncologist and she told me I would need another surgery. The oncologist recommended laser surgery and we spoke about considering a hysterectomy. The oncologist told me to come back after the new year and we would schedule my surgery. The idea of having a hysterectomy was less than thrilling, so I did some research on-line and came up with BioResponse DIM (absorbable diindolylmethane). DIM has shown to really be effective in reducing the symptoms HPV. Before going to see my oncologist again I began taking the DIM (300mg/day) for about a month. I went back to the doctor late January 2005 to have a check up and schedule surgery. The doctor examined me under the colposcope, it seemed to take forever and the doctor was unusually quiet during the exam -- I began to worry that my condition was worse than expected. The doctor finally said "you look just fine" -- I was like "are we scheduling a surgery?" -- the doctor said no surgery was necessary. From talking about a hysterectomy to no problem at all -- my head was spinning. I guess my quick and complete recovery could be just a coincidence. We scheduled another exam for June (2005). Again the exam showed I was fine (NOTE: This is very unusual -- I always get biopsies taken and some type of procedure is recommended -- since I was in my mid twenties I have been having various procedures related to abnormal cells, pre-cancer, cancer, etc.) I continued to take the DIM and went for my exam in June 2005 -- again the results were normal (I am really a happy camper this time!). I decide it must be the DIM and mentioned it to the doctor -- she had never heard of it and just kinda shrugged and dismissed it. I decided I would continue to take it. Another exam was scheduled for December 2005. Just went to the oncologist a few weeks ago and the exam was normal, no surgery necessary. I don't know if BioResponse DIM will help you. I just wanted to tell my story just in case it might help someone. I have dropped my dosage to 200mg (did this after my June 2005 exam came back normal). I have taken 2 different brands of DIM over this time period with the same results. Wishing you good health, Donna Cirocco Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT HI ! Thank you Donna for the information and your responde to my message. It's was nice to read that someone is dooing fine and there is somekind of solution to this kind of madical problems. I'm so glad that you dooing fine. Please, if you can write me where I can find DIM, and how to look for it. I want to try it, and see if it works for me too. I'm from Macedonia and I need more informations, to know were to look for DIM. Thank you !!! :-) I wish you the best! Aqvarius Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I have used a few different brands -- I usually just look for the best price. For the last year or so I have been buying Nature's Way DIM-plus from vitacost. You could probably find it from other websites that feature vitamins and supplements. Hope DIM works as well for you. -Donna Cirocco Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hello,Donna ! Thank you for the reply and the informations. Stay in good health ! :-) Happy Hollidays!!! Marija Aqvarius Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT