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Getting nowhere with current Hematologist
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Every pill we swallow has its own side-effect profile, so we can end up getting side effects from the meds we take for side effects of chemo. I have to accept that the gift of longer life that chemo gave me came with a price of these annoying side effects. Some side effects I accept and live with, some I can take meds for. That’s the choice we have. I can wish that our specialists were more forthright about this issue.
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Welcome to Connect, @margaretsue. You sound like the voice of experience with having to take meds and chemotherapy treatments. It is a crazy decision we have to make in our pursuit to buy more precious time, isn’t it? I’ve been there too and my team of oncologists were very forthcoming about the potential side effects. But nothing can prepare you for ‘what you’ve been told vs what you actually feel.’ 🥴
If you don’t mind sharing a little more about your journey, I’d be happy to help “Connect” you with other members who may share your same experience. What was your cancer diagnosis?
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One brilliant doctor who was totally up front with me quoted his mentor about meds: "They are all poisons. Some just have good side effects."
A little harsh but righteous.