Approximately two years ago, my father received a diagnosis just shy of his birthday. He underwent a stem cell transplant, and thankfully, he's been doing quite well since then. Nowadays, he simply takes some prescribed medication. One of the minor challenges he faced was a decrease in platelet levels, which led to a dosage adjustment -I read this is a common issue among patients. Additionally, there were some minor side effects like a slightly raspy voice. He undergoes monthly blood tests and receives bone-strengthening injections. While he does experience some back pain, his energy levels have bounced back to about 85% of what they were before he fell ill. I think it is the medication and back pain more than anything. So far the most difficult aspect is the uncertainty of whether, or when, the condition might return, but this year alone four ground braking treatments have been approved. One regret is not exploring the possibility of participating in a clinical trial.
@ImaFlamingo638
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Joseph, thankyou for reaching out with your father’s experience with new treatments. In Australia stem cell transplants are not available to people over 40 years. Consequently, I’m on Chemo injections into the stomach & drugs for 8 cycles. I also have bone strengthening injections and have similar side effects. There is always a level of uncertainty generally in life, little is certain this is what I have learned. I think it’s important to focus on each day and what you want or need to do. The other thing I am doing is slow living and meditation to help. Clinical trials can be quite gruelling but are so important and often lead to ground breaking treatments. I’m assuming that your father’s cancer is in remission, if so have him focus on that if you can. I wish your father and family love and light. Pamela
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@@ImaFlamingo638 thanks for your wisdom, Im rooting for you!
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