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What treatments did you have for angiosarcoma?
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Today I met with my radiation oncologist...it was the first time they seemed less than optimistic. Went from cure to palliative.
The areas in my spine are the most concerning and from what they are saying harder to cure. The areas in my femurs are still curable as well as the soft tissue area I had.
They are monitoring for additional spread. They mentioned lungs being a high likely potential location.
I will mention Keytruda to see if that is a possibility. I am not sure how much more chemo I have at the moment.
Just trying to stay positive.
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@lessjudd1976 upon my first meeting with my local oncologist I was deemed palliative. The chemo regimen I have been on took the metastasis away from my femur, tail bone, rib & hip and lung also the lymph nodes that became involved. Never had radiation but it was a possibility for my femur but the chemo (Gemcitabine & Docetaxel) took care of it. The only thing that hasn’t been able to get rid of was my original bladder tumor. I see a specialist at MD Anderson but I also met with heads of sarcoma department at Johns Hopkins and the chemo meds were same, just different schedules. Always remember it is your body and to seek as many opinions as you want. I think I went to 4 different oncologists before choosing which one I preferred and beginning treatment. The best of luck to you brother.
Also, check into Man up to Cancer support group for men only. Some good guys there and advice or just to express frustrations.