tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post2420845124302783552..comments2023-11-02T09:05:03.031-07:00Comments on Dee's Updates: Lab Results and Skin IssuesDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345066981389467770noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post-59095370656045350262008-04-02T11:48:00.000-07:002008-04-02T11:48:00.000-07:00Jeanne, I hear ya about not wanting to undergo a w...Jeanne, I hear ya about not wanting to undergo a whole round of tests . . . I hate getting those needle sticks! But I also like the peace of mind associated with them, too, as clues to what's going on with my body.<BR/><BR/>I saw an exchange about skin mets on breastcancer.org last night and one woman said that she takes an herb called "cumirin" which is in tumeric. I just checked with my Indian (from India) colleague who told me that tumeric is used all the time in ayurvedic medicine, so he's going to bring me some tumeric that I can make into a paste to go on the open wound. He says it helps it to heal quicker and just overall supports the body - it will cool the heat there, it has anti-cancer, antibiotic, anti-fungal properties, and it will allow the heat to escape while also supporting healing. He said it might sting a bit, but since I don't have sensation there anyway, I'm not too concerned about it. We'll try it and see what happens!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345066981389467770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78517684417601082.post-20896857477467243792008-04-01T18:33:00.000-07:002008-04-01T18:33:00.000-07:00Dee--sorry you couldn't go in the water because of...Dee--sorry you couldn't go in the water because of this. Your chemo is probably also making you slow to heal, don't you think? <BR/><BR/>I'm seeing Dr. Lee on Friday, after not seeing him for eight weeks--I'd kind of like to just get on another train and miss my appt., but of course I won't. I need a round of tests, and I'm getting awfully tired of them. <BR/><BR/>JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187882620099224246noreply@blogger.com