Has anyone used metabolic therapy or tumor marker testing for breast cancer?

My oncologist orders a yearly CA 15-3. I’m not familiar with metabolic therapy so maybe someone else can weigh in on that. What are your concerns with having radiation?

While radiation lowers the rate of local recurrence, it hasn't been found to improve overall survival, and radiation therapy itself can lead to or contribute to an increase in risk for broken bones, secondary cancers, sho…

Yes, radiation has its risks. I did it since I had lumpectomy and so far no major side effects. I didn’t think it was always recommended with a mastectomy, however, based on the pathology. I hope your pathology doesn’t indicate that it is needed. Decisions are hard enough. It’s good that you are well prepared with research. I’m interested if anyone can give insight on metabolic therapy.

Many community members explore various complementary approaches alongside standard treatments and ask similar questions about monitoring options. It's wonderful that you're actively researching and advocating for your care during this challenging time. Others here may have valuable experiences to share about metabolic approaches and tumor marker monitoring, so hopefully you'll hear from community members who can offer their perspectives on these topics.