Radiotherapy

Hi Belinda,

It's great that you didn't have much reaction to the radiotherapy. I had 5 shots a few weeks ago and had no reaction as well. It did exactly what it was supposed to too (stopped some bleeding). I've actually signed up for 5 more shots from the 16th to help me with some pain.

I think that a lot of people on here are currently balancing quality of life versus treatments, and finding that they prefer to turn down the treatment. Really it's a matter of how hard the treatment is going to hit you, and the chances that it will significantly increase your lifespan. I know that I'm going to be offered more chemotherapy on Monday and that I am going to decline. 

The decisions are highly personal. I can understand people with young families being desperate to extend their life, no matter what the quality. For me though, I have accepted that death is inevitable, and I want to make sure, as much as possible, that my remaining life has quality. 

Anyway, good luck for the 10th,with much love, 

Stuart x 

Hi galilee

thank you am going to see what happens on the 10th before I decide anything plus have to talk to the family about it which I always find hard to do . I always find myself  crying when I talk to them..as I see the pain in their eyes and it makes me want a fight it.

Thank you 

Stuart xxx

I really think it's a decision for you that your family must come to terms with. No matter how much love and support we have around us, ultimately we face cancer alone, and only we know when enough is enough.

I feel that I suffered horribly tbe last time I had chemo, and I would not go through that again for a 10% chance of living 3 months longer, not for me, nor for anyone else.

Sending much love, Belinda,

Stuart x 

Hi Belinda

Think positively and good luck on the 10th. Find your inner strength when talking to the family

Tvman xx