Yesterday I had an endometrial ablation, which is a procedure that burns off the lining of the uterus. The result should be much lighter periods. Every woman who has had this told me it was the best thing they have ever done. I am hopeful!

A couple days before having the procedure I went to the hospital for pre-admission. One of the nurses had to go over the list of medications I take, which includes vitamins. As I started going down the list, the long list, she asked why I take so many and how did I know what to take. I told her about the breast cancer and about working with Dr. Kalidis.  She wanted to know more. We ended up talking for about 20 minutes about the different vitamins, my experience with breast cancer, and how I chose my treatment options. Come to find out she has some breast concerns too and is very interested in natural approaches.

Yesterday as I was being prepared for surgery a different nurse went over the list of things I take and again was very interested in talking with me about all this.  She too had had breast cancer. She had not been able to handle taking Tamoxifen and was interested in an alternative. When I mentioned Indole 3 Carbinol she said she had never heard of it,  she asked me how to spell it and wrote it down.  When my doctor came in to talk she didn't step away or leave my side, she wanted to continue hearing about what I take and why. She was still talking about it as they rolled me into surgery!

Jay said he loved to listen to me talk about my experience with breast cancer and to observe how closely the women listened.   I was surprised how interested they were. I think the medical workers are interested in alternative options and they are not getting any education in this area.

It's obvious that I like to take advantage of western options, such as the endometrial ablation, and the alternative options, such as Indole 3 Carbinol. In my mind it is the best of both worlds. Hopefully someday (soon) the medical world will integrate the two!