Now, more than ever, a cancer patient must understand and review his or her treatment options. I know it is hard. You are newly diagnosed. Confused, disoriented, upset. All you want is for the doctor tell you what to do. Big mistake! Most cancers today can be attacked in a variety of ways. Radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, biological therapy. Often, a combination approach is chosen. More options. Clinical studies, experimental drugs, naturopathic medicine and nutritional therapy. Step back. Read, ask questions. Get a second or third opinion. Early on in my treatment, I didn't know enough about the steroids I was taking to question the dosing or long term effects. It has taken me over a year for my body to recover! There were other options. At the very least, I should have had my dose adjusted and/or discontinued. I will never make that mistake again!
Feel good and keep smiling! Pat
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