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The Kaiser oncologist told me I couldn't have chemo because my blood counts (red, white and hemoglobin) are too low and chemo would lower it even more which could cause my death. I got a second opinion from another oncologist with Kaiser and they said the same thing. Any treatment they would try could also cause my death. It's strange because I feel OK except for some pain in my stomach that wraps around to my back but I'm still eating well and not losing weight, yet. I was hoping someone or their survivor that was in a similar situation could tell my what I have to look forward to and what nearing the end was like to help me prepare. Thank you for your comment.
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Yes, chemo is hard on blood counts, so I understand that reasoning. Glad you got the second opinion, and hopefully your questions were answered. Moving on...Do you have a palliative doctor? At my clinic, patients are referred to a palliative MD immediately after diagnosis. My MD helps with symptom control and manages all the side effects, and he can help with hospice placement as well. Our palliative clinic (it's called supportive oncology) has all kinds of services available, including PT, OT, massage therapy, support groups, psychologists, and so on. If you don't have a palliative doctor, you might want to consider that so you have the support you need. (I know. Another doctor!)