Hi, I’m new here but I was diagnosed two years ago (appendix mass removed in 2015) and have been on watch and wait since. The more I learn about the treatment ahead of me the less I want it. Am I being selfish?
Hi Dallady and welcome to the forum.
Although I’m not a member of this group, I noticed that you hadn’t received a reply to your post yet. Sometimes with the rarer cancers you can find that the forum isn’t so busy and it takes longer to receive a reply.
Can you share with us if any treatment is scheduled for you soon after being on watch and wait? It might help others reply if they’ve been through something similar.
You can also ask questions of our nurses who can provide general advice and information here
I had a different cancer, but I understand how it’s easy to have a wobble when faced with something new-it’s not being selfish in my opinion…it’s a fear of the unknown and how you’ll be affected, especially if you are currently feeling well.
Do you have a CNS (cancer nurse specialist) you could call to chat through things? They should be able to explain the treatment and go through any potential side effects which might help set your mind at rest.
I hope you might receive some more answers here from others who have been through treatment after watch and wait.
Sarah xx
