As though CFS/ME/FM/ Lyme weren't enough, I learned some time ago that I have
a "rare" systemic cancer. Very concerning given fact that I cannot imagine
doing chemo/ drug therapy given my *extreme* drug sensitivities. Appreciate hearing from
anyone especially who HAS cancer of any type along with CFS/ME/FM or Lyme.
My doctor ignored grossly abnormal immune test results for YEARS!!! I thought
perhaps they were just another "abnormality" that we come up with on tests. But finally,
I consulted with an Immunologist to consult; that doctor referred me to Oncologist and the
long, winding road began there. It's all pretty overwhelming and a bit lonely, given the fact that
the cancer (only) folks are FAR more functional than I am!! This makes my theory of our
having a Retrovirus with various "opportunistic" infections and even cancers more likely than
ever.
Love to hear from anyone that has any type of systemic cancer as well as CFS/ME/FM/Lyme.
How were you diagnosed?
Do you feel that there is a connection between your illness and the cancer?
Have you begun any type of chemo or other drug treatment?
a "rare" systemic cancer. Very concerning given fact that I cannot imagine
doing chemo/ drug therapy given my *extreme* drug sensitivities. Appreciate hearing from
anyone especially who HAS cancer of any type along with CFS/ME/FM or Lyme.
My doctor ignored grossly abnormal immune test results for YEARS!!! I thought
perhaps they were just another "abnormality" that we come up with on tests. But finally,
I consulted with an Immunologist to consult; that doctor referred me to Oncologist and the
long, winding road began there. It's all pretty overwhelming and a bit lonely, given the fact that
the cancer (only) folks are FAR more functional than I am!! This makes my theory of our
having a Retrovirus with various "opportunistic" infections and even cancers more likely than
ever.
Love to hear from anyone that has any type of systemic cancer as well as CFS/ME/FM/Lyme.
How were you diagnosed?
Do you feel that there is a connection between your illness and the cancer?
Have you begun any type of chemo or other drug treatment?