Just want to run this past a few people for opinions hopefully off fellow sufferers rather than relatives, not into support groups or sharing my journey on line so will give this a try.
Me. Male 60 never been ill always been active and fit. diagnosed last year colon cancer spread to several places in lungs basically terminal. Had 5 chemos then scan. It had pushed it back a little so started another round but it’s flooring me more and more and I hadn’t even got the bad taste out of my mouth or through the exhaustion before I was due my third. So after much discussion with my wife ( and many tears) I’ve decided to knock the chemo on the head. I have always been for quality over quantity and that to me applies to life. I may get a bit longer life but at the price of feeling shite. I am missing sitting out back with my vodka and tonics. Long country walks with the dogs both of which I recommenced in the 4 week gap between chemo sessions 1&2 I couldn’t even walk to the end of the street now or drink any alcohol without projectile vomiting. Is anybody else of the same opinion in a similar situation ?
Hi Andy60 and I am sorry to read through where things are at with regards to the progression of your cancer and the decisions you are having to make.
This is a general cancer chat group so you may well get some reply’s….. but it’s often best to post in some of the more focused groups in the community as there is more chance of getting a wider range of reply’s.
I have been living with and treated for a rare incurable blood cancer for 25 years but our journeys and choices are completely different so I have different challenges.
You may want to copy your text and put it into a post in our…..
Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer support group
You may also find our dedicated……
Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only (Please join the group but for everyones safety this will then have to be approved by the Macmillan Community Team so will not happen immediately)
…… as this group is a safe place to talk with others who are dealing with the exact same choices you are making at the moment.
All the very best.
Do check in with the other groups as these are challenges that people are dealing with in the other groups I highlighted.
