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Why did they not do the Scan since the beginning? I cannot understand this!
I think that many of us have been through a similar ordeal. It's hard to understand the lack of urgency that some doctors seem to have. Thank goodness you're having the scan done. Sending you lots of support!
Thank you very much! I know I must not be frustrated, but it just seem so unfair to us in the whole. Since the beginning of my diagnosis I saw 3 Doctors and each of them had their own diagnosis. Which confused me terribly, however, like you say, thank goodness that I am now going for the Scan.
I has uterine cancer at age 29. Did the chemo thing for a short while but ended up getting compete hysterectomy after 6 months. was given 9 month originally. Been fine for many years but at age 52 (I'm 59 now) was diagnosed with terminal multiple myeloma ( bone marrow cancer). With treatment was given a year in 2012. Had chemo x2 but horrendous side effects. Still waking up in 2017 but the pain is horrendous and losing my ability to walk and just function in general. If she wants to live I suggest the hysterectomy. Otherwise make plans for her. hate to sound cold but its the truth
AN idea about prognosis can be determined by reviewing the sites of drugs utilized for the specific cancer. The site will generally compare no treatment vs treatment. Also check Pubmed Medscape etc
I have breast cancer and opted for no conventional tx and I'm still alive and quite well 4 years later. I did holistic therapies though. I still have the tumor but it doesn't seem to have progressed. I have a friend who's been doing this 8 years.
I know this is a very old thread but couldn't help but throw my 2 cents worth in: I am a believer in proceeding slowly but in the case of many cancers I would opt for the proven treatment even if it is not the one we would like to take. It is better to be safe than sorry. Always get a second opinion though prior to deciding on the best treatment for you. Hubby was diagnosed with prostrate cancer 10 years ago. The doctor, who we didn't care for anyway, wanted to do surgery and was sure it had spread: well, it had not, hubby decided to forego the surgery and opt for radiation. He is still doing fine today.
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