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## My Healing Community

Welcome to your forever-expanding library of evidence-based research summaries, practical support resources, and embodied thriving work created by and for people living with a cancer diagnosis.

### Explore in A–Z Order

This page serves as the main A–Z directory of the site's major sections, support resources, and discussion indexes. As more topics are added, they will be slotted into this list alphabetically.\
Each link takes you to the most relevant section hub, overview page, deep dive, or discussion index.

**Jump to:** [A](#a) · [B](#b) · [C](#c) · [D](#d) · [E](#e) · [F](#f) · G · [H](#h) · [I](#i) · J · K · [L](#l) · [M](#m) · [N](#n) · [O](#o) · [P](#p) · Q · R · [S](#s) · [T](#t) · [U](#u) · V · W · X · Y · Z

#### A

* [About Abbey the Founder](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-patient-community-supports/about-abbey-the-founder.md)\
  Background, lived experience, and the community work behind My Healing Community.
* [Aspirin in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/off-label-drugs-for-cancer/aspirin-in-oncology/aspirin-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of aspirin in oncology, including mechanisms, cancer-type evidence, dosing, safety, and immune relevance.
* [Autophagy — Cancer's Escape Route](/myhealingcommunity-docs/treatment-resistance/treatment-resistance/autophagy-cancers-escape-route.md)\
  Cross-cancer hub on autophagy as a treatment-escape pathway, including the three-part trilogy on early intervention, stack design, and host protection.

#### B

* [Biopsy Support; Before and After Care](/myhealingcommunity-docs/biopsy-support-before-and-after-care.md)\
  Evidence-aware guidance on biopsy risk, spread concerns, procedure choices, bleeding risk, and what to ask before and after biopsy.
* [Berberine in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/berberine-in-oncology.md)\
  Evidence-based guide to berberine in oncology, including metabolism, microbial overlap, cancer-type evidence, and interaction cautions.
* [Boswellia in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/boswellia-in-oncology/boswellia-in-oncology-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of Boswellia in oncology, including frankincense, AKBA, cancer-type evidence, and safety questions.
* [Books](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-patient-community-supports/books.md)\
  Book recommendations for cancer patients, carers, and readers exploring integrative oncology, healing, metabolic approaches, repurposed drugs, and wider support.
* [Breast Cancer](/myhealingcommunity-docs/breast-cancer/breast-cancers-overview.md)\
  A hub for subtype-based breast‑cancer resources, treatment‑resistance research summaries, metastatic support, and practical pathway tools for ER+, HER2‑ and TNBC. Resources written by and for breast‑cancer patients, updated regularly

#### C

* [CDK4/6 Options and Supplement Considerations](/myhealingcommunity-docs/breast-cancer/er-positive-her2-negative/endocrine-therapy-resistance-and-dormancy/cdk4-6-options-and-supplement-considerations.md)\
  How abemaciclib and ribociclib compare in HR-positive disease, with focused supplement considerations and monitoring questions.
* [Cancer Patient Community Supports](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-patient-community-supports/cancer-patient-community-supports-overview.md)\
  Books, podcasts, online groups, and practical resources created by and for cancer patients.<br>
* [Cancer Type Support and Discussion Threads A–Z](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-patient-community-supports/cancer-type-support-and-discussion-threads-a-z.md)\
  Community discussion threads organised by cancer type for Healing Cancer Study Support Group members.<br>
* [Cancer Therapies + Clinic Offerings](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-therapies-+-clinic-offerings/integrative-practitioner-directories-overview.md)\
  Treatment directories, clinic-based offerings, and integrative practitioner directories for New Zealand, Europe, and the UK.<br>
* [Conventional Drugs Support and Discussion Threads A–Z](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-therapies-+-clinic-offerings/conventional-drugs-facebook-group-support-and-discussion-threads-a-z.md)\
  Community discussion threads for standard oncology drugs, side effects, and practical patient support questions.
* [Curcumin in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/curcumin-in-oncology/curcumin-in-oncology-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of curcumin in oncology, including mechanisms, cancer-type evidence, supportive-care relevance, and formulation questions.

#### D

* [Deuterium-Depleted Water (DDW)](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/deuterium-depleted-water-ddw.md)\
  Investigational metabolic adjunct in oncology, with pages on the overview, evidence by cancer type, the pancreatic study, lower-limit protocol debate, and practical sourcing.
* [Dormant Cancer Cells](/myhealingcommunity-docs/treatment-resistance/treatment-resistance/dormant-cancer-cells-2/overview.md)\
  Cross-cancer guide to dormant cells and slow growing residual disease, reactivation triggers, local-treatment questions, and team-discussion prompts.

#### E

* [EGCG in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/egcg-in-oncology/egcg-in-oncology-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of EGCG in oncology, including green-tea context, cancer-type evidence, dosing, and safety.

#### F

* [Fungal Pathogens](/myhealingcommunity-docs/fungal-pathogens/fungal-pathogens-overview.md)\
  Fungal-pathogen support content, including protocol-building material and related resources.

#### H

* [Heavy Metals & Cancer](/myhealingcommunity-docs/testing-monitoring-and-biomarkers/heavy-metals-and-cancer.md)\
  Patient-facing guide to copper, heavy metal burden, pathogen overlap, testing choices, and practical next steps in oncology.

#### I

* [Ivermectin & ER+ Breast Cancer: What the 2026 Research Actually Found](/myhealingcommunity-docs/breast-cancer/ivermectin-and-er+-breast-cancer-what-the-2026-research-actually-found.md)\
  Plain-language breakdown of the 2026 cell study showing ESR1/ERα, HER2, and pSMAD2 suppression, with confirmed tamoxifen synergy.
* [Itraconazole in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/off-label-drugs-for-cancer/itraconazole-in-oncology/itraconazole-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of itraconazole in oncology, including mechanisms, cancer-type evidence, dosing, safety, and sourcing.

#### L

* [Liposomal Encapsulation of Anti-cancer Compounds](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/liposomal-encapsulation-of-anti-cancer-compounds.md)\
  Practical liposomal-delivery hub covering empty liposomes, safety, liposomal melatonin, liposomal ivermectin, and nebulising cautions.

#### M

* [Mebendazole in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/off-label-drugs-for-cancer/mebendazole-in-oncology/mebendazole-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of mebendazole in oncology, including mechanisms, cancer-type evidence, dosing, safety, immune effects, and sourcing.

#### N

* [Natural Anti-Cancer Compounds & Molecules](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/overview.md)\
  Evidence-based library of deep dives on natural compounds and selected molecules, including **Berberine, Boswellia, Curcumin, EGCG, Polydatin, Shikonin, Urolithin A, Milk thistle, and Usnea**. An A–Z index of natural compounds and molecules study group discussion threads is also found here.
* [Neuropathy](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy-after-cancer-treatment.md)\
  Structured deep dive on treatment-related nerve damage, red flags, standard care, and integrative supports. Study group members recommendations from over the years including treatments, devices, nutraceuticals and topical formulas. R-ALA, Zoltaran and Lodacaine unpacked in more detail.
* [Neutropenia — Low White Blood Cell Count](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/neutropenia-low-white-blood-cell-count.md)\
  Direct deep dive on low neutrophils in cancer care, including chemotherapy-related, chronic, and post-treatment neutropenia.

#### O

* [Off-Label Drugs for Cancer](/myhealingcommunity-docs/off-label-drugs-for-cancer/off-label-drugs-for-cancer-overview.md)\
  Repurposed-drug hubs, such as mebendazole and itraconazole, with safety, interaction, and discussion-thread context.

#### P

* [Pathogens](/myhealingcommunity-docs/pathogens/pathogens-overview.md)\
  Structured anti-pathogen protocol supports.
* [Podcasts](/myhealingcommunity-docs/cancer-patient-community-supports/free-podcasts.md)\
  Podcast recommendations for cancer patients, carers, and integrative oncology learners, including healing stories, survivorship, and practical support.
* [Polydatin in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/polydatin-in-oncology/polydatin-in-oncology-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of polydatin in oncology, including resveratrol-related mechanisms, cancer-type evidence, dosing, and safety.

#### S

* [Senescence — The Second Escape Route](/myhealingcommunity-docs/treatment-resistance/treatment-resistance/senescence-the-second-escape-route.md)\
  Cross-cancer hub on therapy-induced senescence, SASP biology, senolytic strategy, and treatment-survivor clean-up logic.
* [Shikonin in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/shikonin-in-oncology.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of shikonin in oncology, including PKM2 inhibition, estrogen-receptor degradation, resistance sensitisation, and cancer-type evidence.
* [Side Effects](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/side-effects-overview.md)\
  Cross-cancer side-effect, symptom-support, and recovery topics, including overview pages and deeper symptom guides.
* [Silymarin / Milk Thistle in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/silymarin-milk-thistle-in-oncology/silymarin-milk-thistle-in-oncology-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of silymarin and milk thistle in oncology, including liver support, cancer-type evidence, and interaction questions.
* [Surgery Support; Before and After Care](/myhealingcommunity-docs/surgery-support-before-and-after-care.md)\
  Evidence-based perioperative guidance for cancer patients before and after surgery, including anaesthesia questions, supplement pauses, wound healing support, and post-op red flags.

#### T

* [Testing, Monitoring & Biomarkers](/myhealingcommunity-docs/testing-monitoring-and-biomarkers/testing-monitoring-and-biomarkers-overview.md)\
  Testing ideas, biomarkers, bloodwork, and practical monitoring guidance.
  * [Heavy Metals & Cancer](/myhealingcommunity-docs/testing-monitoring-and-biomarkers/heavy-metals-and-cancer.md)\
    Heavy metal burden, copper biology, no-referral testing options, and practical starting points for cancer patients.
  * [TP53 in Cancer](/myhealingcommunity-docs/testing-monitoring-and-biomarkers/tp53-in-cancer.md)\
    TP53 testing, mutation types, germline and somatic interpretation, and practical support questions.
  * [Testing & Diagnostics Discussion Threads A–Z](/myhealingcommunity-docs/testing-monitoring-and-biomarkers/testing-and-diagnostics-discussion-threads-a-z.md)\
    Community discussion threads on CT scans, DUTCH testing, genomic analysis and other diagnostic questions.
* [The Felt Science of Thriving](/myhealingcommunity-docs/the-felt-science-of-thriving/the-felt-science-of-thriving-overview.md)\
  Embodied support work, guided practices, and self-paced learning built around the twelve life energies.
* [Treatment Resistance](/myhealingcommunity-docs/treatment-resistance/treatment-resistance-overview.md)\
  Resistance mechanisms, progression patterns, dormancy, and treatment-exposure questions across cancer therapies.

#### U

* [Urolithin A in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/urolithin-a-in-oncology.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of Urolithin A in oncology, including mitophagy, immune effects, cancer-type evidence, pharmacokinetics, and safety questions.
* [Usnic Acid / Usnea in Oncology](/myhealingcommunity-docs/natural-medicines/usnic-acid-usnea/usnic-acid-usnea-in-oncology-overview.md)\
  Evidence-based overview of usnic acid from Usnea, including anticancer mechanisms, antifungal crossover, dosing context, and safety cautions.

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### What this site is for

This site exists to help people:

* understand complex treatment and supplement questions more clearly
* find practical support that does not feel superficial
* locate structured, evidence-aware resources without getting lost
* hold together science, lived experience, and the deeper work of staying alive inside a difficult reality

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