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    I started chemo and radio last Monday, having had four days worth I can see why some opt out of the treatment. Wouldn't wish this on anybody. And only another 5 weeks to go.

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    I have a friend going through similar treatment at the moment and it is wearing him down. His friends and family is what keeps him focused as well as his faith. Hang in there, wishing you the best result.
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

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    Sorry to hear you are having treatment.
    All things being equal, after the next five weeks you will have a much better prognosis and think it was worth going through.
    Where you are having treatment might have a group of former patients who you can talk to for encouragement.

    While things might be bad, I am sure there is someone going through a harder time. Look forward to the end of the year when you might be able to treat yourself or a loved one to a special gift or trip away.

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    Best of luck with the treatment, I had radiation therapy for seven weeks and that was bad enough on its own.
    CHRIS

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    Sorry to hear about your health problems......all the best with your treatment

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    What advice can anyone give that is meaningful? Everyone's journey is unique. I sincerely wish you well.

    My wife has a nasty and inoperable brain tumour. A filthy demon of a thing. It has changed everything.

    After all her treatments I can only offer what I'd consider a slice of our wisdom, in that the very simple things in life matter.

    Good food (quality not quantity), taking the time to cook it yourself. A slow coffee in the morning. Getting out when you can. Be in a garden, sit, be still and listen. Surround yourself with good people, dispense with those who are negative. Take your time to learn something new with your hands. Enjoy the sound of the rain.

    For ages my wife has suffered. Chemo (many), hospitalisations (many, many, many), radio (hmmmm) and all the attendant indignities therein.

    But, we wake each morning, do our things and really take time to enjoy a good well made coffee.

    Keep us up to date. There are a vast number of people who genuinely care and genuinely want to know. Your words are important.

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    Sorry accidentally hit the wrong button.
    Not having gone through it, I can only imagine what it's like!!!
    Having quality of life is the most important, live each day as it comes. Please keep us informed.
    As woodpixel said [QUOTE]"Keep us up to date. There are a vast number of people who genuinely care and genuinely want to know. Your words are important [QUOTE]
    To grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.

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    I've only had five sessions so far but I've decided enough is enough, I'll talk to the Doc on Monday and see what other options there are. If none then I'll more than likely stop treatment. I think quality of life is more important than quantity so I may decide to venture down the sorter path!

    Sorry to hear of your wife's problems WoodPixel, give her my best!

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    sacc51, I spoke with my wife about you this morning, over our coffees. See, people do think of you.

    Invest in a good coffee machine. A Breville BES860 is our favourite and has made thousands of delicious coffees

    On stopping treatment, there are many who choose this path. It is rational. One of the very best questions we have ever asked SWMBO's doctors is "would you do this yourself". They *universally* hesitate, look down and say "no". By not having surgery to remove part of her brain followed by grueling chemo and radio, we believe as you have: quality over quantity.

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    BTW, happy to talk. My IM/FB/telegram/WhatsAp is the same as my handle

    (as a side note: she was diagnosed with a horrendous Oligoastrocytoma. By *initially* choosing to do almost nothing has, we believe, given her a longer quality of life. Of course, everyone is different. Be wise. Be thoughtful and live the moment).

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    I had 5 weeks of radio. Last two weeks were not pleasant. Would I do it again? Looking back - yep. Just on 4 years and still clear.

    i know it’s not chemo, which I hear is worse, but a friend of my wife is just finishing off almost 6 months. She was thinking of quitting during the first week but they tailored the dose and things improved to the point that it was bearable.

    However, every situation is different and you should do what you feel is right for you. As already expressed, there plenty of people here to back you up with whatever decision you arrive at.

    Feel free to PM at any time.

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    I'm taking into account the last 'cure' I had! I had 60% of my right lung removed a little over 12 months ago. The Doc proclaimed me cured and said he hoped I'd get 10 years - minimum. 12 months later it returned, same lung. I'm a little wiser now, cancer cannot be cured, it will always be lurking waiting to return, so I now think, why on earth would I put myself through this knowing it will, in all probability, return. If I have six months, great. If I have two years, even better, but I don't want to spend whatever time I do have left in pain and discomfort. Even if I was to be cured my life with PsA is not something I'm particularly enjoying. Imagine, just for a moment, not being able to tuck your shirt in, having your food cut for you, needing someone to dry you, not being able to turn a doorknob, workshop time being extremely painful, wearing braces to support your wrists, rattling as you walk from all the pills, feeling nauseous 24/7 due to the pills. It's about quality from my point of view, with PsA there is no quality, with PsA and chemo and radio it is just a miserable existence.

    Bring on voluntary euthanasia, I'll be first in line!

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    My very best wishes to all going through such situations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sacc51 View Post
    I'm taking into account the last 'cure' I had! I had 60% of my right lung removed a little over 12 months ago. The Doc proclaimed me cured and said he hoped I'd get 10 years - minimum. 12 months later it returned, same lung.
    I don’t know your Doc but none of the ones I’ve met would be brave enough to pronounce a cure after 12 months.
    I’ve been told if my tests keep coming back negative for seven years then I can be confident that i’ve probably seen the last of it.
    Tests every 6 months and I now visit the oncologist every two years rather than every 6 months.

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    I am screened every 12 months and always will be because in my case they haven't got enough information to say anything due to the rarity of the condition. I am sure the open chest surgery was more for the benefit of the medical profession than for me but they will never admit that.
    CHRIS

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    yeah the cure is worst then condition. All the best mate and hand in there.

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