First, I would include truths that would make even the most hardened oncologist blush (and us feel normal when they actually happen).Īnd second, I would add the positive side effects that many tend to overlook. If I were to rewrite the consent form I would add two things. And while losing your hair downstairs may sound like a treat it does have a rather adverse effect on your ability to pee in one direction). Without even reading the form, for example, I knew it would tug at my hair, attack my nails and pluck out my eyebrows (in truth, I didn’t think too much about nose hair, which is not to be underestimated.

If I were to rewrite the consent form I would add two thingsĪll too often there’s a focus on all the things cancer treatment takes away (seven pages of focus in my case).