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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 10, 2023 | Replies (39)
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Welcome @agre. You posted perfectly. I'm confident that members like @shing @dustedeagle @rllarocca @phyreguy79 will appreciate connecting with you.
Agre, you ask a good question about your spleen's health during the watch and wait period or if chemo would help. Have you asked your oncologist about the pros and cons of each treatment approach?
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My VA Oncologist only discusses the two treatments when the symptoms get too bad. She focused on chemo or surgery to remove the spleen. I understand the pros and cons of each treatment per the VA.
Of course I then had to ask what the symptoms were and how does one determine the severity of the symptoms prior to making an informed decision...not sure I have enough information. After discovering this site, I just have more questions...which is why I'm now seeking an outside VA oncologist to determine what is my course of action.