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Siwsan

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4. My sister is in this same situation

Sat Oct 25, 2014, 01:48 PM

Oct 2014

She was first diagnosed with breast cancer about 19 years ago. She went a good 15 years, supposedly clear and in the "cured" zone. Then it reappeared and it's been relentless. She went through radiation and more chemo treatments than I can count. For a short period she made great progress but this last round significantly diminished her quality of life. They have moved her to pallative treatment.

This whole experience has convinced me of one thing - should I ever find myself in her situation, I will put my quality of life ahead of the quantity and forego the chemo.

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The decision to stop chemo [View all] Tab Oct 2014 OP

I'm so sorry for what you are going through, Tab LiberalEsto Oct 2014 #1

Well, it's both complicated and outrageously simple at the same time, I think. Tab Oct 2014 #3

(((Tab))) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #2

My sister is in this same situation Siwsan Oct 2014 #4

It's not a forever thing Tab Oct 2014 #5

I wouldn't start again. BobbyBoring Oct 2014 #6

I have Stage 1 breast cancer and was forced to think about this problem. Nay Oct 2014 #7

Tab, I had Stage IV cancer on my tonsils and declined the chemo. I did have sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #8

Thanks for all the thoughtful responses Tab Oct 2014 #9

I just saw this post and onethatcares Oct 2014 #10

Thanks for your thoughts Tab Oct 2014 #11

One of the hardest decisions to make ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #12

You sound so much like my step-father.. 2theleft Dec 2014 #13

Thank you so much Tab Dec 2014 #14