Arnica tablets after surgery…

Hi NewJourney

Sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with breast cancer.  I suggest that you ring your breast care nurse and ask them about the tablets and any other supplements that it would be safe to take.

Wishing you the best of luck with whatever comes next for you.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi NewJourney , I used homeopathic remedies for years but had sort of drifted away from them when I had my breast cancer surgery 6 years ago. I’d be wary of taking anything without advice. My daughter had a wisdom tooth removed and was all set to take various remedies before and after, but she researched and found conflicting advice so in the end just went with the conventional’ advice, mainly salt water rinses. I think I read somewhere (sorry no idea where but from what I’d have classed as a reliable source) that arnica, though great for help with bruising, can have an affect on blood clotting. So I’d be wary. 
Re HRT - sorry I don’t know much about it, just that it’s quite commonly discussed here so hopefully you’ll get a response from someone who does know! Again, though, I’d be careful to check that any supplement doesn’t interfere with the beneficial effects of any prescribed treatments. 
I’ve found the Penny Brohn centre in Bristol a useful resource, haven’t been there in person but have attended a couple of online events. And Future Dreams House in Kings Cross, I went to a really interesting session by a dietitian re diet choices to try to reduce the risk of recurrence, particularly for those like me with hormone positive breast cancers. Assume yours is too as you’ve mentioned hormone suppression. It’s all a bit of a minefield. Love and hugs, HFxx

Ah thank you, it does seem to be a minefield. I’m still trying to understand it all. I know I’m Er 8/8 and Pr 7/8 but Her2 negative, I think that’s good? Think atm the plan is radiotherapy then the hormone suppressant tablet for 5 years, not sure about chemo yet- think they’re waiting on results from my surgery. It’s all hard to get your head around, and coming to terms it’ll be a slow process and not just ‘the op’.

thank you for the advice. I’ll ask the breast  care nurses for advice xxxxx

Hi, I got the ok from my surgeon to take arnica after lumpectomy. I used arnica cream too. Always a good idea to confirm with your team first x

Thank you for replying, I’ll give them a buzz today xxx

Hi NewJourney,

I am not sure of the tablets, best to clear it with your nurse. However, the arnica montana cream has helped a lot with my bruising and swelling. May be worth to try it.