This is also where the art and science of medicine comes in. I’ve learned to tell my doctor all of my symptoms, whether or not I think they are important. For my most recent progression, I had no new physical symptoms, but the sneaky bastards were proliferating merrily. This is why my doctor scans me regularly and she doesn’t ever relax.
No Half Measures 
I think you raise a very important point (as always): telling your doctor about all the things you are experiencing even if not obviously linked to cancer. I learned through much unnecessary anxiety that a bizarre problem I was suffering from was actually just a manifestation of my cancer. It is so vital to provide the professionals with all the info and let them sort out that which is not germane.
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Yes! So very true. I think sometimes gender and race affect the willingness and comfort of speaking with doctors too. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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