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JanineB
13 years agoMember
Potholes on my journey
Just when you think things are happening for you a hurdle jumps in the road. I was having TCH & on my sixth round I had a pretty severe reaction to the carboplatin. Due to this the next four rounds ...
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MandaMoo
13 years agoMember
Hi Janine
I'm sorry to hear about your reaction. Have you had a scan to see how the treatment was helping your liver mets? It seems everyone treats differently. Would you consider a second opinion? I've only had one break in 2 1/2 years at my request - to go on holiday. My oncologist is very proactive. I think in your position I'd be feeling pretty similar. What has helped me is being super informed so that my oncologist and I make decisions together.
As for surgery jump up and down, you are not having chemo at the moment - maybe you can have the operation. Try to be the one in charge - it really helps.
A xxx
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