In addition to your oncologist, it is strongly recommended that you also have a hematologist and an organ specialist. For example, you may have an oncologist who specializes in lung cancer, but you should also insist on a pulmonary specialist and a hematologist, making certain that together they see a complete picture of your status. Do not assume that each one knows what the other is doing. It is also strongly suggested that if possible you have someone who will be willing to act as your medical advocate or defender. Take part is every decision about your health care.
Research shows that informed patients fare better.
Request a blood test of your serum copper and serum zinc levels. Celebrex, Vioxx, Thalidomide, Captopril, and Galzin. Begin taking angiogenesis inhibitors that can be found over the counter. Choose health-care providers that routinely handle your special problems. Research shows that the more often doctors and hospitals perform a procedure, the better their patients' outcome.