Should I have another round of chemo??
2007-09-21 08:32:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I think it depends on a lot of factors. If it were my decision to make, if I was still young then yes, I'd do chemo again. My friend had cancer and with the anti-nausea drugs she was still able to work and have a social life while on chemo. If I were much older and didn't think my quality of life would be great for my remaining years then I would not do the chemo and put the situation in the Lord's hands.
2007-09-21 08:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
HI there
It is very difficult to answer this Q. It is unsure what type of cells it is, the grade of your disease, and your general health. You need to discuss this with your oncologist, and be sure to ask him about all the pro's and con's of another round of chemo, also it is important to find out whether it could possibly be curative or only palliative, nobody can give you a time span on cancer, but the estimates are 90% accurate. If there is no chance for a cure, you might want to look at spending quality time with your family, rather than being sick from chemo just for a few extra months. If the chemo does not affect you much, why not go for it. It is a very personal issue, and you and only you can make that choice, if chemo is offered to you again. Best of luck.
2007-09-21 15:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by julia1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear that, Dolly. I have had cancer and 2 rounds of chemo myself.
I can only speak for myself. I guess it depended on how much it spread and where it spread to. And also how sick are you from the chemo. They tell us not to give up---and I'm not saying to give up---but you have talk to your doctors and make a decision based on what it best for YOU. If the chemo was making me very sick and I had wide-spread metastases, I might stop the chemo and spend the time doing things I've always wanted to do.
If it hasn't spread much and I could live and have chemo, then I would continue it.
2007-09-21 15:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the level of metastasis. I would talk to doctors. Get several opinions. If it has spread so much that it is effectively incurable, then why put yourself through the hell of chemotherapy? It would be better to live out your last days peacefully with your family and loved ones and enjoy the time you have left and not suffer through a futile battle. If, however, the prognosis is good and you feel like you have the fight in you to beat it, then by all means go for it.
2007-09-21 15:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is your oncologist saying to you? They do know what they are talking about. I had breast cancer 6 years ago and was asked if I wanted the usual treatment or would I want to go on an experimental drug trial. My question to the oncologist was "If your wife was sat here what would you advise her?" I had the regular chemo and I am still here! Good luck with whatever you decide. xxx
2007-09-21 16:38:20 · answer #5 · answered by dozyllama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few years ago I bought a program that educates a person on Cancer. It's called "Cancer doesn't Scare Me Anymore!"
by Lorraine Day, M.D. , The number is 1-800-556-4846.
I'm not telling you that's your answer, but it's worth a look!
Also a couple of books I would recommend are "The liver cleansing Diet", and " The Healthy Liver & Bowel book", Both by Dr. Sandra Cabot M.D.
All the best to you!
2007-09-21 15:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
have you explored alternative therapies, homeopathic treatment? The Bastyr Institute in Seattle has had some incredible results from such treatment. I would consider complementary treatment, the chemo and homeopathic treatment in concert. I had Fibro Sarcoma of the spine, and I am cancer free now for two years.
www.bastyrcenter.org
2007-09-21 15:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is not a good sign if it has spread it means that it is in your blood or lymph nodes so it can continue to spread thru your body. Your best answers would come from your oncologist.
2007-09-23 20:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry to herar that my wife has cancer of the breast for the second time and is undergoing a second lot of treatment they say that the outcome is good so never give up and always think positive i wish you all the best .
2007-09-21 15:39:39 · answer #9 · answered by leonard24seven 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if that's the only option to work on the cancer, and you're willing to go through with it, by all means. If you don't do something to control it, it will just keep going until it gets out of hand. I'm sorry. :(
2007-09-21 15:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋