When is the question

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When does one say no more treatment, i an talking regarding my self.

I have been on this journey a long long time, yes i know i am very lucky.

I have never ever felt sorry for my self, this is what i have been dealt, the same as lots of other people.

Its been for me a hard road as such.

Started of first chemo caused a heart attack.

I have had radiotherapy. On the lungs,

Lung cancer spread to brain, tumour removed, though caused sight loss.

More radiotherapy,

Had a massive seizure , and drs at hospital   put a DNR in place,

In hospital I had a  heart  scan as my bloop pressure had dropped so low,   and a heart tumour was found, so rare,

I have been on target therapy since  February   and now it has   started to effect my liver, so has been stopped, only found this out this week.

I do not fill ill in any way, fill old, but then I am,.

When do i say no more treatment, my children are not on the same wave length  as me.

Had  to get this of my  chest,

Thanks 

  • Hi Ellie, I think that anyone who has decided enough's enough would have their own individual reason that is unique to them due to circumstances that are relevant to their own case. 

    Of course family agreement must be so difficult. There'll be those members of the family who will understand why someone wants to let cancer take its course but again there'll understandably be others who just can't bear to lose someone who has been a big part in their lives for so very long and to bring them round to understanding why will be demanding and challenging. 

    In our family we had an aunt who was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue and up until then she would have made her daily trip to the village shop and back, a distance of around 500 metres. She decided not to have chemo and let the cancer take its course. I didn't hear one dissenting voice. At time of diagnosis she was 103!

    Ellie, ultimately it's your life, your choice. I have no doubt Ellie that you'll know when the time comes to make your decision and remember, you can't please all of the people all of the time.

    Tvman x

    Love life and family.
  • To each and  ever one  of you. i   have  read   all, them, though will read again and digest .

    You were all honest  with your  .replies

    Thank You.

  • You know ellie, i had to think a while. But i came to the conclusion that if you are thinking about it , there must be a reason. So, maybe you already made your decision?? And it is time to e selfish. Big hug, Pet

  • Dear Ellie, I'm back. As for your question, I think it's a very personal decision  to make. I think we all know when we have had enuf and when we are ready to stop. I think you have had a ruff journey and have almost made your mind up. Luv and hugs to you XX

  • Hi Moi!

    Good to see you back....hope all is well with you.

    xxxx Kate (ex Candysmum, now Puddock).

  • Hi Kate, I'm ok, get scan results Tuesday. Wasn't it Eddie who called uou Puddock  first ? I hope your doing ok. I've been having a little pop in when I can remember my pass word, so I've just made another new one. Take care lovely xxx

    Moi

  • Hi Moi

    Yes, it was Eddie who called me Puddock first....fancy you remembering that!

    Best of luck with the scan results today.

    xxxxx Kate