Rebuilding After Cancer: How HTMA Can Guide Your Healing
After cancer, most of us are desperate to feel better again.
We clean up our diets, try to move our bodies more, and usually end up with a handful of supplements we hope will help with the exhaustion, brain fog, and hormonal chaos.
But here’s the truth: when your body’s been through that kind of stress … chemo, surgery, hormone suppression, radiation … it’s not just about adding things in. It’s about knowing what your body is missing.
That’s where Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) comes in.
HTMA is a simple, non-invasive test that analyzes mineral and heavy metal levels in your hair. And while that might sound odd at first, it actually gives you a long-term picture of what’s been happening inside your body, unlike blood work, which shows a snapshot in time.
Here’s why this matters after cancer:
🧪 It shows you what’s depleted (and what’s not)
Cancer treatment drains key minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, and selenium … minerals your body needs for energy, hormone regulation, detox, and immune function. HTMA helps identify those deficiencies so you can supplement strategically, not blindly.
🛠️ It helps support repair and recovery
Your cells have been through a lot. Minerals like zinc and selenium are critical for DNA repair and protection against oxidative stress. HTMA helps us see if you're getting enough of the raw materials your body needs to rebuild.
🛡️ It can support immune resilience
Zinc, in particular, plays a huge role in immune function and inflammation regulation. HTMA gives us insight into your immune-supportive mineral status …so we’re not just guessing what you need to stay well.
📈 It helps guide a personalized plan forward
If you’re anything like me after treatment, you’ve tried all the things. But the real power comes in knowing what your body specifically needs right now. HTMA helps create a roadmap so you can stop wasting money on random supplements and start focusing on what will actually support healing.
Important to know:
HTMA isn’t a replacement for your oncology team or medical care. It’s a complementary tool, a way to better understand your body so you can support it more intentionally during survivorship.
As a nurse and someone who’s lived through this, I use HTMA to help clients bridge that frustrating gap between “you’re done with treatment” and actually feeling good again.
✨ If you’re in that post-cancer “what now?” phase, HTMA might be the clarity and direction you’ve been craving.
📩 Reach out if you’re curious. I’d be honored to support your next chapter.
🔗 Start Healing Today
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine, especially if you are in treatment or recovery from cancer.
