If you were born in my era (mid – 1950s) the word “cancer” was spoken quietly and with great fear. In fact, the only thing more frightening was the treatment and the tales of the horrific side effects that accompanied it. Today, unfortunately, cancer has become a household word and there is alm...
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Not myths
Jentetta
Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I would say that the as noted the fact of whether or not these are myths are dependent on the type and combination of chemotherapy provided. In my case all off these conditions applied.
As a patient dealing with oncologists I find that the perception of the impact of the treatment is very different. Oncologists look at the cancer and figure you should just live with the side effects up to and including severe neuropathy (buy a cane said my sympathetic onc and was annoyed when I declined further chemo!).
So be very careful what you label a myth. Nausea, vomiting, diarreahe and other symptons may be drug controlable but only to a degree. Personally I am really tired of seeing all these soothing statements about side effects being a myth - and - as for my "trust" in md's - doesn't exist!
Patients are quite intelligent you know we can even understand complex situations and the need to make risky decisions but not when provided with insufficient inforamation or information presented only with minimal information on risks.
Oncologists and surgeons should grow up and deal with adult patients as they would like to be dealt with. Tell me the truth please!
I would say that the as noted the fact of whether or not these are myths are dependent on the type and combination of chemotherapy provided. In my case all off these conditions applied.
As a patient dealing with oncologists I find that the perception of the impact of the treatment is very different. Oncologists look at the cancer and figure you should just live with the side effects up to and including severe neuropathy (buy a cane said my sympathetic onc and was annoyed when I declined further chemo!).
So be very careful what you label a myth. Nausea, vomiting, diarreahe and other symptons may be drug controlable but only to a degree. Personally I am really tired of seeing all these soothing statements about side effects being a myth - and - as for my "trust" in md's - doesn't exist!
Patients are quite intelligent you know we can even understand complex situations and the need to make risky decisions but not when provided with insufficient inforamation or information presented only with minimal information on risks.
Oncologists and surgeons should grow up and deal with adult patients as they would like to be dealt with. Tell me the truth please!