Dear All,
Thank you for this space, much appreciated.
I am starting out on this journey.
cancer on right side of throat, HPV related, going into lymph of neck, PET scan due next week.
Proposed radiation and chemo.
As has been said often in this forum, a lot to take in.
I am reluctant to take the chemo. I asked the radiologist re the benefit and he says it is between 5 and 10%
I know we each have to make our own decisions here, I am just voicing what I feel to do.
The chemo Doctor was a sincerely wonderful human being, reflective and compassionate and keen for me to take the chemo whilst fully respecting that I could reflect on it.
I'm willing to make major life changes. Already said goodbye to lots of food groups so if in the longer term such nutritional, lifestyle, alternative supporting therapies could offer me that 5 to 10% chemo is suggesting. Again, just thinking out loud here but if there is any of this that resonates and there are suggestions, I would be happy to hear from your experience.
Sending love to all of you as you face your journeys.
