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    Everyone who has undergone cancer treatment is screened, the timing depending, had I not been screened, I would never had known the cancer had returned. Generally speaking, Docs will answer questions as best they can, when I asked what the percentages were for the cancer returning he gave me the time frames and percentages and added I should get at least 10 years. Ten years at my time of life is probably all I can expect, given my general health, genetics and a number of other factors, That would take me to nearly 80, I'd be happy with that, although I may wish to leave the room sooner should my health continue to deteriorate at it's present speed. Similarly when I asked the Oncologist what my time line was without treatment he also gave a time line: 6 months to two years.

    The medical fraternity are not always forthcoming when giving out information , but they will, generally, answer your questions as best they can.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sacc51 View Post
    The medical fraternity are not always forthcoming when giving out information , but they will, generally, answer your questions as best they can.
    We tend to forget that medicine is not an exact science - there are too many variables.

    Take care.
    Tom

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    I think that so long as you're happy with your decision, then that's all that matters Sacc51 and you family and friends are supporting you. All the best and I hope that you quality of life is good for you, for what you have left, whether it's a short or long period.

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    I had another go with the Chemo but this time I only lasted three days. Radio is still ok, so hopefully that will be enough. I have a scan late November so will have to wait till them to see if the treatment was successful. If so, then just a matter of sitting back and seeing where else it can pop up.

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    Not wanting to hijack this thread, or offer "just another option/opinion/time-waste", but my wife was talking to her radio doctor (a man of near infinate education, it would seem) and they were considering the use of Gamma Knife surgery: https://muh.org.au/services-specialt...patients/faqs/

    It isn't a cure, nor a miracle, though this thing literally slices up the tumours via a computer down to the atomic level and with incredible precision. They will review your case for free and advise what their opinions are.

    There is also talk that this technique is soon to be rolled out to many places around the country.

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    All close to home for me. Thinking of you and wish you strength and endurance.

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