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@elwooodsdad

The things I read about CAR T frankly scares hell out of me. I am pondering a clinic 100 miles away, but my first choice is Mayo. Pleased your experience was positive. I’m closing in on 76, and concerned my audition may not pass muster. I appreciate your time, thoughts and consideration. Heck, I’m scared to death, and thought my cancer provider was full service. Grrrr

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Hello @elwooodsdad I can understand the fact that you are scared, news that procedures are not progressing as planned changes how we feel, fear is certainly one of them for many of us. In my journey, I found that Car T side effects were somewhat different for everyone I encountered that had the therapy. This is really not a lot different than many other treatments as even chemotherapy does not work for some, but yet saves many thousands of lives every year. It is important also to note that the published side effects are a possibility but may not necessarily occur.

Making health care decisions can be a trying experience at times, do you have someone that can aide and support you in those?