I have been asked repeatedly why I haven't shared the specifics of my treatment like which medications I'm taking, who is my doctor, surgical options, transplant, second opinions and natural approaches taken. The simple answer is: I don't want to talk about it. If I were to share the details it inevitably leads to someone commenting: My Aunt Sally on my dad's side had cancer and they tried this, that and the other thing and it worked great (or she died. I get that a lot too). Each person is different. Each cancer is different. Type, size, location, stage, and other medical issues are all factors in determining a course of action. Your medical history and current state of health also factor greatly. The decisions about my treatment are made after careful analysis by my entire medical team and me. I have been fortunate that my doctors also consider quality of life highly important as well as quantity. While I appreciate all your comments, public and private, I don't have any intentions of discussing the details of my treatment. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone's experiences are different and I don't want to endorse or detract from any treatment that may work for some people. So, no arm-chair quarterbacking unless you have M.D. behind your name. That being said, chances are if you're sitting on my sofa with me having some tea, you'll probably here all the gory details because I know you can handle them and I trust you.
~ still climbing mountains ~
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