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Hi Belinda, sorry the news was so shit. only thing I can say is that I've had radiotherapy and for me the side effects were minimal, slight tiredness and a bit of soreness of the skin and that was it, so if it it improves the symptoms i'd go for it. 

It's ok to feel bewildered its a lot to take in. As for the last bit, the only bit that upsets me about having terminal cancer is that I am leaving my wife on her own to cope when I have always wanted to take care of her for all f her life. 

Hi Remoh

i know what that feels like my husband is my world now my children have left home plus I have 2 small grandchildren which am finding myself thinking about them. 

thanks Richard

Belinda xx

Oh Belinda, I am so sorry to hear this news. This disease is so cruel. I’m with Remoh on this one, I think anything is worth a shot, even if it is to help with symptoms, I would want to enjoy the time symptom free as much as possible. 

You do not have to feel alone in this, and making this decision will not be easy for you. Please call the Macmillan support line, I really think it will help you. They are open from 8am until 8pm everyday on 0808 808 00 00. 

Sending you a very big hug x 

Horrible news Belinda, we all understand exactly how you feel.

If the radiotherapy is not going to prolong your life then it's only worth having if it's going to prevent unpleasant symptoms. I had radiotherapy to stop me from coughing up blood and it was well worth it. What are the symptoms they're aiming to reduce for you?

Radiotherapy itself is a breeze, but it takes a chunk of time out of your life, especially if you have to travel any distance to get to the hospital.

Take care

Stuart x 

Dear Belinda I am sorry to hear your news. If you need to cry, then you do that. You probably need time to adjust, before you can make any decisions. Gentle hugs x

Hi Everyone 

thank you all for your support, at the minute I can’t stop crying am getting p***ed off with people telling me that I have got this and that am strong.at the minute I don’t feel strong and to keep going how do they know how am feeling, I can’t drive anymore I don’t know if I could go through 5 days of radiotherapy for what. Am so happy for everyone who have beat cancer but then I think why me what have I done to deserve this am not a horrible person but that’s how am feeling at the minute, I would give any person my last £1 .00 if would help them so why am I feeling like this.

Thank you all for letting me Rant on 

1. Belinda xxxxxx

Hi Stuart 

I have to travel to clatterbridge for all my treatment .

Thanks 

Belinda xxxx

Hi,

I have had rad 6 weeks radiotherapy to my head many years ago. It was hard I got through it and would not want to repeat  the experience unless I really had to.

I am told I cannot have any more radiotherapy as I have already been treated there.

they are now offering me chemo which I don’t want.

it s such a difficult decision for you to make especially when getting bad news at  the same time.

It  is very hard for you.  I am going to refuse the chemo. You have to do what feels right for you 

best wishes 

ruth xxx

Belinda you are not a horrible person. I expect we have all wondered why us?? You could try asking people for some space to think? X

Hello Free12.

Everyone here understands exactly what you are going through and saying and there will be some tears from your many friends on here. Please have any treatment you can so you potentially have more time for other treatment possibilities in the near future. You do not know what is around the corner that is what we are all hoping for. Just to post on here is brave, you are doing the best you can and I bet it is helping your family. With all my best wishes. Xxxxx