DECISIONS MADE

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FormerMember

10 Aug 2017

Right. I've decided. No chemotherapy because at present there is no tumour to shrink and my bladder is coming out. I see no point in chemotherapy. I feel it would weaken me for no good reason before major surgery. Although a neobladder sounds great in order to have one they would have to leave my uretha in and, my cancer being very aggressive, I think I'd rather get rid of the lot.

My nurse rang with a cancellation appointment for me to see the specialist but I couldn't make it at short notice as I had no cash available for the fares so I'm getting weekly tickets from now on so I don't have to pass up on anything else.

I'm in a good place today.

Zappaman over 7 years ago

I made the same decision as you with the oesophageal cancer, the chemo was to shrink the tumor but they would still remove the same amount of oesophagus and stomach. So like you I didn't fancy the surgery after having my immune system weakened. It's your choice and we are the only ones who can make it. We live with the consequences, I'm almost 10 months post surgery and recovery is going ok. Good luck kind regards Frank.
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FormerMember over 7 years ago

Thanks Frank. I'm seeing my doctors on the 22nd Aug. I'm still not keen on the chemo. Perhaps I will feel differently once I've spoken to them. I will just have to wait - something I'm getting used to although I hate waiting lol.

Caz
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