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@khiggs321, you've been through a lot in less than 2 years. You mention holistic or supportive treatments. You may be interested in this related discussion:
- - Cancer and working with integrative medicine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/a-possible-solution/
More and more cancer centers and oncology specialists are open to discussing and integrating complementary medicine in programs called Integrative Medicine or Integrative Oncology. Integrative medicince is offered at many cancer centers of excellence, including Mayo Clinic.
Here's a link to more information about Mayo Clinic's Integrative Medicine programs
– Integrative Medicine and Health https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/integrative-medicine-health/sections/overview/ovc-20464567
In this Mayo Clinic Q & A Podcast. Dr. D'Andre talks about how integrative oncology can be incorporated into conventional cancer care at Mayo Clinic.
Have you talked to your oncologist about integrative oncology? Is your pain being managed by palliative care?