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 A blog of no uncertain musings. What goes on in my mind is often a source of wonder to me. |
| Yesterday, I came across a blog entry of another member whose husband's two doctors are offering conflicting information regarding which medication he should be taking for his condition. It turns out, I have a similar situation. A few hours after I responded to that blog, I received a call from my VA Oncologist reminding me of my upcoming appointment, during which I have a blood test scheduled, a meeting my Oncologist, followed up with an immunotherapy treatment. That treatment had been put off several times while I pursued alternate treatment means, including potential clinical trials. I met with a University of Kansas Cancer Center Oncologist on 30 June, who strongly recommended that I not enroll in any current clinical trials since they were not geared toward my strain of kidney cancer. The anticipated adverse side-effects would far out-weigh the benefits I might reap ... if any. She also believes that the results of my surgery in April stated my cancer was removed and had not metastasized to other areas in my body, indicating no need for any follow-up immunotherapy at this time. Paraphrasing, to immunotherapize (VA recommendation), or conduct monitoring CT scans every three months (UKCC recommendation). Until shown otherwise, I'll pursue the monitoring CT scans. |
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