Unfortunately oncology professionals get very focused on keeping us alive (rightly so). While I am very grateful for that, it feels like many of them forget that we are also focused on “living”.
I have found that if I can ask why or how, sometimes more than once, it can help. I don’t know if this helps but I might ask specifically what is the protocol for how long I need to take it and does the benefit for me personally outweigh the side effects that really affect my quality of life. Then I might actually ask if there is another choice because I just can’t take this anymore.
After you see her next month, will you come back and tag me and let me know how it goes?