My Liver Cancer Grew

But I’m choosing not to do chemo

Shefali O'Hara

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Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

I was in my 30s when I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast disease in 2004. The doctors gave me 6 months to live. It’s a really aggressive cancer. I am happy that the doctors were wrong and I am still alive today.

However, the chemotherapy I received had long term side effects I am still dealing with. I was bedridden for months. It felt like the…

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Shefali O'Hara

Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.