Breast Cancer. Double Mastectomy recommended. Other alternatives?

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I have participated less and less in recent years in discussions at DU, but today I find myself in need of the collective helpful knowledge and support I often find here at DU.

My wife, Akiko was diagnosed with a high grade invasive cancer in her breasts and the oncology team is recommending a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. Cosmetic concerns are the least of our worries we would just like to make this battle as successful as possible.

We have never dealt with cancer before and we "don't know what we don't know" (excuse the Rumsfeld quote).

I would appreciate any sharing of information about what others have found to be helpful in their similar experiences as well as any resources we would benefit from.

Also, any info about concurrent alternative approaches such as Cannabinoids (CBD), Rick Simpson Hemp oil, or anything else would be great.

Thank you ahead of time to anybody willing to take the time to share with us.