Monya's Cancer Treatment

By: Monya Clark (Bentz)

Monya Clark (Bentz) Short URL: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/monyas-cancer-treatment

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QUICK RECAP: In Sept 2014 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Adrenal Cortex Carcinoma (ACC). ACC is an aggressive cancer originating in the cortex of the adrenal gland. ACC is a rare tumour, with incidence of 1-2 PER MILLION people annually.

After numerous treatments I was told on 4 Oct 2018 that nothing more can be done for me. I did research and found Dr Fojo from Columbia University Medical Center – New York (CUMC) who is a specialist in the treatment of my unique type of cancer.

Thanks to all your contributions I was able to consult with him and he recommended:

Radiation on my back (L1,2 vertibra) Agressive surgery in left adrenal bed to remove any tumors and will possibly get Chemo "bath" in abdomen. (chemoliquod is put in abdomen) HIPEC procedure Surgery on vertibra to remove that tumors.

The stereotactic radiation will be done in South Africa. Then when that is finished, I go back to the USA, to NIH in Washington for abdomen surgery. When that is finished I will return back to South Africa and planning will start on the 2nd surgery wich will be on my back (vertibra)

And that folks is what we call HOPE! From a "we can't do anything else for you except manage your pain" to a "radiation and 2 operations". Sounds good to me! If this can prolong my time on earth and spend more time with my precious family, then sign me up.

Again thank you everyone who got me this far!! Long road ahead but we got this!!!

Sometimes darkness will show you the light!

Thank you to those who already contributed! !

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