can someone help me with the maths

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well people ( in general family, friends , medical professionals ) are now talking to me like i already have 1 foot in the grave , not a plesant time and doesn't fill me with confidence . everybody seems to have that low , depressed tone to their voice and are suddenly talking to me like i'm 3 . i have a little problem thinking at the momment , probably due to lack of sleep ..or just being thick !

anyway can someone help me with the maths ...when i saw the surgen in the week he reccomends that i have complete removal of bladder , bowel and vagina ...by doing this it will give me a 1 in 5 chance of being cancer free ..but that also gives me an 80% chance the cancer will come back ..or i could have chemo ..i've had chemo twice before , both times it hasn't worked ..but of coarse theres different types to try ..if i have chemo i will have 6 - 12 months at the most ..probably . people as mentioned above , are now back tracking and saying i should maybe go the chemo route ...i don't think the sums add up ....had a visit from a palitive nurse today ..does that already mean i'm circling the drain ( a penny phrase) ?

i feel quite well ... ..just had a phone call from the g.p saying how sorry she was , deep depressed tone etc ...and asking me if i thought surgery was really worth it if the odds are so small ..what do you guys think ...?

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    whatever choice you make, make sure its for the right reasons.  i do believe you gotta fight my dad had 24 hours to live and he lasted 10 years, he said he will go when he is ready no when anyone tells him to.

    best wishes

    splash x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    As every one has said, only you can make the choice that is right for you.  

    Maths are only figures based on averages, and hey, who wants to be average?

    You know all your Mac friends will here to support a very brave lady..  

    Stay strong and positive.  

    Daffie  XXX

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    you are young - grab every chance you can - that would be my advice. Its one hell of an op but you've come this far. I understand how fed up you are with people writing you off, my hubby has been given weeks to live and although he is handling it all so well and being cheerful, people often speak in that patronising hushed way. I wish you all the luck in the world xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Sammie - Don't think I can say anything that has not been said - Its got to be the decision that yoou want - Why should you be 1 of the 20% !!

    While there is life there is hope - You keep up the positive thoughts - You show them !!

    All the very best whatever conclusion you reach !!

    John xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    So SO Sorry - should read why should you NOT be 1 of the 20 %

    never could type !!

    John xx