Are there alternative cancer treatments when chemo causes severe side effects?
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a day agoAll chemo i have had has resulted in hospitalization and 3 x near death. Kadcyla caused mu platelets to drop to 20 and I bled from almost every portal in my body. I also at same time developed Acute Hepatitis ( non infectious type) but serious. I have lost vision in both eyes, have rashes, hives, lost of taste, loss of hearing, ringing in ears, insomnia, inability to swallow at times. I developed gastric bleeding gastric ulcer and of course dehydration. Do not let them brush off side effects with you. Im on my way to zmDAnderson to explore if there is any Alternstive treatment that will not kill me.
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18 hours agoYour experience sounds incredibly challenging, and seeking a second opinion at MD Anderson shows great self-advocacy for your care. There are several treatment approaches that oncologists may consider when standard chemotherapy causes severe reactions, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, hormone therapies (when appropriate), or modified dosing schedules that might be better tolerated. The medical team there will be able to review your complete medical history and explore options that balance effectiveness with your body's ability to tolerate treatment.
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