The only comment I have, (everything else has been covered), is that make sure you have an "advocate", when you go to appointments, when you have to make critical decisions. The reason being that when we are under times of extraordinary stress such as dealing with cancer, an advocate can help give you a reality check, remember the discussions with your onc, remind you when you forget, and a shoulder to cry on. Stress reduction is probably one of the most under-ratyed therapies around and an advocate can be like valium.
Take care,
Al
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