Jumper 123, Well in any case, if a doctor told me I may be lying I would take great offense to the comment including my age. . I agree in many cases physicians are treating symptoms not the root cause and not just cancer care...My blood cancer is considered an orphan cancer ( rare and pharmacetical companies don't want to put the money into research) They don't know the cause and there is no cure although they can slow the progression which I'm grateful for. Overall, I find Doctors are overworked and treat symptoms and not the cause if there a known one. Do your own research, go on Youtube they have Doctors from well known institutions, MDAnderson, Mayo, Sloane etc who discuss latest treatment etc..Put your question in the search bar and then talk with your physician armed with information..If they don't allow you to be a partner in your care then consider if the relationship is a good fit..Good luck