PUBLISHED January 22, 2020
Jane has earned three advanced degrees and had several fulfilling careers as a librarian, rehabilitation counselor and college teacher. Presently she does freelance writing. Her articles include the subjects of hearing loss and deafness, service dogs and struggling with cancer. She has been a cancer survivor since 2010.
She has myelodysplastic syndrome, which is rare, and would love to communicate with others who have MDS.
Many people have shared their experiences after a cancer diagnosis and treatment with me. I have several friends on Facebook, who mention a secondary cancer, a new diagnosis, or another medical problem that they feel is related to their cancer, but have been dismissed by both friends and professionals.She has myelodysplastic syndrome, which is rare, and would love to communicate with others who have MDS.
However, I monitor any additional medical problems that I did not have before my cancer diagnosis. If it pops up afterward, there may be a reason. It is time to get online and to talk to my doctor about whether it is related to my cancer or treatment.
Recently, a friend came to my book club bruised from a fall after two stem cell implants. I asked her if anyone had told her chemo, every kind of chemo, can cause balance problems and she said no. No one told me either, and I found out from a trainer at the YMCA. I couldn’t understand why when I leaned over to pick something up I would pitch forward. Physical therapy and personal training can assist with this, but we need to know first. This information should be given to every single cancer patient.
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