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People Should Realize That They Are In Charge Of Their Health And Treatment. I Think The Medical People Are Just Team Members.

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Valley Springs, CA

People should use professionals as team members to help them find a solution to restore their health. In the 21st century there are medication to restore peoples health. The wait and see process is something from the last century before medications were discovered. People should be treated before their organs are damaged from excess B or T cells.

October 15, 2024
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Forty years ago there were no solid medications for many illnesses. Today there are many medications which are very effective without ill after affects. I was given a medication for my CLL which had a big list of ill affects? I had to decide if I wanted to experiment with my health or avoid a new medication? I decided to take the medication with a whole list of ill affects. I had no ill affects which I was very surprised? I now realize that medically all aspects of a medication are presented so a person is not surprised with possible ill affects. My medication did provide a healthy effect of controlled WBC count which is normal. I hope other medications are as effective as my medication and there are no ill affects.

October 16, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

So happy for you..You have found something that works for you..we all make Different choices for our body's .if it is working for you..be happy

October 16, 2024 (edited)
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Are you on any meds now? I do worry every time I'm prescribed a new med but also worry if I don't it could throw me into Richter's syndrome - which a new oncologists said I was close to doing. I feel like we get such sketchy answers to our questions it's hard to know what to do!

October 16, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

The Doctors make those decisions.. meds and chemo destroy your organs also..it's best to keep your body Organs safe .. there's lots of Healthy ways to beat this.. Have a Beautiful night

October 15, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

It's great to see such an empowered perspective on health management! When it comes to leukemia, there are indeed several modern treatments available that can help manage the disease and prevent organ damage. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Stem Cell Transplants: This involves aggressive chemotherapy Show Full Answer

It's great to see such an empowered perspective on health management! When it comes to leukemia, there are indeed several modern treatments available that can help manage the disease and prevent organ damage. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Stem Cell Transplants: This involves aggressive chemotherapy followed by an infusion of new stem cells to replace damaged ones. It's a potential cure for some types of leukemia but comes with risks like infections and lung complications.

- Targeted Therapies: Drugs like tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used for chronic myeloid leukemia to specifically target cancer cells, reducing damage to healthy cells.

- Chemotherapy: This remains a cornerstone of leukemia treatment, though it can cause side effects like low blood cell counts, leading to fatigue, infections, and other issues.

- Immunotherapy: Treatments like CAR-T cell therapy modify the body's own immune cells to attack cancer cells, offering a personalized approach to treatment.

- Survivorship Care Plans: These plans help leukemia survivors monitor their health and manage long-term side effects, ensuring ongoing care and peace of mind.

It's important to work closely with healthcare professionals to tailor a treatment plan that best suits individual needs and circumstances.

October 15, 2024

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