2007-06-25 19:37:38 · 7 answers · asked by moondrop000 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I just voted "no more" on the same question presented to me by my oncologist. I chose quality.
2007-06-25 19:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, unless you are 85 years old and it would put a lot of strain on you. I had to make a decision and went for a second opinion. My surgeon said it would not be necessary for me to have chemo, but one oncologist suggested I should receive it, while another oncologist was not quit sure. I had to make the decision myself and said to myself, that I really would have nothing to loose except a few hairs. I agreed to the chemo and did not read the small print, because I would not wanting to know all the side effects. I was in peace with myself, because I knew, that I am doing everything possible and available to get rid of that decease. If I should be getting it again, I can honestly say, I did everything possible and that is that. By the way, there are different kinds of chemo treatments and I had the one, where you don't loose all your hair only some. The chemo really was not as bad as some people said it would be and I gained weight while on it. I went to work every day and nobody knew that I was getting chemo. I just blocked it completely out of my mind and after each chemo session (usually late Friday's afternoon) I drove home in my car and my husband had dinner ready. We always had steak and red wine. Yes, I had red wine and I felt fine.
2007-06-27 18:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this, but it depends if money or life weighs much more importantly.
I'm a nose cancer survivor. Went thru radiotherapy and tumor was gone at primary site. However, my radiotherapy oncologist did not suspect my cancer had spread to my liver and bones though I was in immense pain all over. It was only after a PET scan a month later that it was discovered.
At that point of time, according to my chemotherapy oncologist, I had only 2-6 months left and chemo was only to prolong my life. Curing me was only an option.
My parents took the risk and I'm currently now in remission, with my oncologist declaring me NED (no evidence of disease).
2007-06-26 13:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by paced27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was given this option and decided on the chemotherapy. I was lucky and suffered no significant side effects. I certainly considered any side effects worth it. When I went for my second mammography I was told only 1 in 10 had cancer. I was that 1 in 10 so I considered chemotherapy was a small price to pay for my health.
2007-06-27 01:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by witchnanny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends- I'd get at least 3 opinions about your condition. There may be alternative, natural therapies. I'd talk with a successful hollistic doc in addition to your standard docs. It also depends on the degree of side effects that would be suffered. Some chemo treatments are more devastating than others. Gather info. from many different angles and then do what your gut tells you to do.
2007-06-25 19:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on your own situation and your own values. I would personally do everything I could to maximize my survival. Someone else would rather maximize quality of life, and that is the right choice for that person. It is a very individual decision. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.
2007-06-25 20:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by vegan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please have all treatments you are asked to do
5% is an avrege
not you
it maybe 100% for you
please do it
2007-06-26 03:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋