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Update for March 14th. Made it past Friday 13th 😁.
Stage 4 adenocarcinoma mets to liver, brain. I’ve started Tagrisso and tolerating that well. Had first Chemo treatment of Carboplatin and Permextred. Scheduled for 6 cycles at this point, but we’ll see. Last two will be just Permextred. Then oncologist said ongoing chemo with that, endlessly, or what I call “forever until further notice.” Not excited about that and likely won’t do that. But…currently, I’m doing more treatment than I thought I’d accept. I’m ok with the Tagrisso, it’s just the chemo I’m questioning. But, I’ve read the studies so I understand why oncologist is recommending the two together. Anyway, just checking in with y’all.
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@artistrose Everyone is different on how they respond to treatments. Don’t accept a self fulfilling prophecy even if it comes from your oncologist. Your body does what your mind tells it.
Educate yourself on how you can contribute to treatment outcomes. Look into integrative oncology which are the things only you can do to promote good treatment outcomes, ie diet, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, emotional and mental well being. I do all the above. There’s a must read AntiCancer by Lorenzo Cohen, former head of integrative oncology at MD Anderson. I reread it, it’s so informative. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
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@artistrose glad your treatment is off to a good start and that you're finding the balance of what benefits are worthwhile to you. make sure to stay hydrated and rest as you need in the days after your infusions. sending lots of positive energy your way!