young Survivors Conference....I'm Baaaaackk!

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   Hello Ladies,     I'm exhausted from hanging out with the "Young Survivor" party animals in Jacksonville Florida.  I made alot of great conacts and we should see some new members showing up soon.  As I dig through my literature I will be posting new topics with helpful information and resources for you all to tap into, but first I have to get my sh%t together!   I have to say the conference really gave me a paradigm shift in the realities of breast cancer.  We here at this sight focus on the triple negative aspect of our tumors, which isn't a bad thing, but there really is much worse out there.  Bottom line is no matter how you type it....BREAST CANCER SUCKS!  It just doesn't stand to reason that a woman dealing with mets who has "the good kind" of cancer is in a different boat than we are.  We're all in the same boat and it's a big "f"ing boat!  The cool thing is I met long time triple negative survivors and in general left with an amazing sense of hope for all of us and the changes that will be facilitated through the combining efforts of many foundations/coalitions made up of BRILLIANT, DETERMINED woman who are making it happen. 
     One observation is you can not confront the realities of breast cancer without confronting the realities of our toxic environment.  It may be that this issue will be the fuel that forces our industries to find better ways of production that doesn't kill it's consumers in all countries.  We all need to be aware of the simple changes we can make in our lives to minimze toxicities in our homes, our bodies and our communities.  I will be asking the site to create a thread for this topic.
     With regards to triple negatives, I can't say I discovered anything new and exciting specifically for us, but the reality of walking and consuming a lowfat diet was really driven home at the conference.  Honestly we've been given a gift that diet can make a big difference for us and the only side effects are that we get healthier.  The gals who get the other therapies can't say that, the other therapies can have serious, life changing side effects where as we just need to minimize our fat intake. It's a good thing.  I will be asking the site to create a thread dedicated to lowfat lifestyle, fitness and recipes.
     There is some research out there that will benefit all tumors if they can accomplish what they're trying to do, and that is to figure out how to cut off the blood/nutrition supply to the tumors through other types of receptors.  That research looks promising. 
     I will be approaching the Komen foundation to fund a study on vitamin D.  There were other women at the conference who were aware of this...but not many.  Oregon and Washington were just named for having the highest new breast cancer rates in the U.S.  I'm sure Canada is not far behind.  I have contacts here and may be able to facilitate that study at one of the colleges up here.  It may be one key to prevention and longevity for survivors.
     There is soooo much to talk about, but right now I'm pooped and need a nap.  I'll post more later about some of the other cool stuff I learned.

Night night,  Ronda 