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sinkingfeeling

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8. Tab, I had Stage IV cancer on my tonsils and declined the chemo. I did have

Mon Oct 27, 2014, 11:40 AM

Oct 2014

both surgery and 33 radiation treatments. The use of chemo would only have increased my chances for survival by 5%, so I declined.

I think you have to make your own decision about whether you continue or not. Since you know it's just delaying the final outcome and not fixing anything, and you suffer with the chemo, a decision not to continue with chemo is very logical in my opinion.

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The decision to stop chemo [View all] Tab Oct 2014 OP

I'm so sorry for what you are going through, Tab LiberalEsto Oct 2014 #1

Well, it's both complicated and outrageously simple at the same time, I think. Tab Oct 2014 #3

(((Tab))) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #2

My sister is in this same situation Siwsan Oct 2014 #4

It's not a forever thing Tab Oct 2014 #5

I wouldn't start again. BobbyBoring Oct 2014 #6

I have Stage 1 breast cancer and was forced to think about this problem. Nay Oct 2014 #7

Tab, I had Stage IV cancer on my tonsils and declined the chemo. I did have sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #8

Thanks for all the thoughtful responses Tab Oct 2014 #9

I just saw this post and onethatcares Oct 2014 #10

Thanks for your thoughts Tab Oct 2014 #11

One of the hardest decisions to make ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #12

You sound so much like my step-father.. 2theleft Dec 2014 #13

Thank you so much Tab Dec 2014 #14