When is enough enough?

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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Hi, I was diagnosed just over 5yrs ago with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. I wasn’t given a good Prognosis. I have had surgeries and I’m on my 6th line chemo. 18 weeks of Taxol. I am platinum resistant. I’m really struggling at the moment. I feel like I’m sick of being sick! Weekly chemo is so hard as by the time I’m feeling a bit better it’s time

for the next one.

I feel like it might be the right time to say I’ve had

enough, but don’t want to let my family down or myself.

I don’t know how much time I would have if I stopped

treatment or

goe long I would

feel ok for!

Mid appreciate any ideas or approximate time scales if

possible.

Thanks,

jacqui

Hooked66 over 5 years ago

I would suggest speaking to a professional about this, sorry you feel this way, it's hard to see normality ever occurring again mid chemo, never mind having a bad prognosis too. Sorry I can't be of any more help, but please speak to your designated Macmillan nurse x

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to Hooked66

Thanks for the reply x

Arla over 5 years ago

Hi Jacqui,

there is a really active group on the site for people living with incurable cancer it's at: https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/living_with_incurable_cancer/ I think you might be able to chat to others who understand what you are going through there.

lots of love

xxx

FormerMember over 5 years ago

If I didn't have my 13 year old I would have done one treatment and then called it a day. You don't want to complain, you aren't special (everyone has a close relative with cancer) so you don't even want to talk about it with anyone after a while. This whole situation is frustrating and I completely understand how you feel.

I don't want to die yet but sometimes all of this gets really overwhelming. I would agree with others who say you should talk to someone if you can. Good luck and keep your head up.

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