know navigating care within an HMO can sometimes require patience and persistence, and I want to acknowledge how well you’ve done advocating for yourself. Because of your tenacity, you were able to secure excellent care.

Staying engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and remaining proactive truly matters.

For perspective, my own treatment included gemcitabine, Abraxane, and cisplatin, along with high doses of vitamin D. Surgery was not an option for me, so chemotherapy became my path. Today I am seven years out.

There is real strength in staying involved in your care and continuing forward step by step. You are doing exactly that.