I still remember the original death rates I was given by an oncologist when I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma - he said about five years on average. Of course, that was almost 18 years ago.. Thinking of his words all those years ago still make me smile.
I asked my current oncologist recently if there are really so many more people getting cancer, since the hospital seems to be constantly expanding the infusion suite. She told me it is because people are living so much longer with current treatments provided.
Be sure you have updated information. Treatment protocols change constantly.
