Anyone considered stopping treatment for yourself?

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Dan Johnson

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33 months ago at 12:37 PMAugust 05, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Anyone else ever considered stopping chemo because the side effects were too much??

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Last activity by Mary Fields, 38 months ago at 2:10 PMMarch 07, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Mary Fields・38 months ago at 2:10 PMMarch 07, 2022 at 2:10 PM

I definitely considered this but was talked out of it by my adult children. It was a really complicated situation for me, but in the end I'm glad I stuck it out. I don't want "what ifs" running through my mind, or worse my kids minds, for the rest of my life.

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Sid Mahoun・39 months ago at 4:43 PMFebruary 28, 2022 at 4:43 PM

I had a recurrance and definitely thought about it. I ended up completing my treatment and have been doing well health wise, but I completely understand where you are mentally. Hang in there if you can, your body will let you know when it's time to stop

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Fred Wheeler・39 months ago at 4:41 PMFebruary 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM

My stepfather went through treatment and it was difficult to see how hard it is on a person's body. He was very strong through it but I know it must have been really hard on him

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Jess O・39 months ago at 4:40 PMFebruary 25, 2022 at 4:40 PM

So this post really hit home for me today because I have been having a hard time watching my father in law who is in treatment at the moment for metastatic lung cancer. He is in so much pain and I think it would be better for him to be peaceful and comfortable with palliative care, but nobody seems to listen to me about it. Sorry you're going through this, I hope you're doing better!

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Amanda Carlson・40 months ago at 12:44 PMJanuary 31, 2022 at 12:44 PM

There were definitely times when I thought about it, and then I looked over and saw my two beautiful children, and realized I have to keep fighting. One of the things that I found useful during this really difficult time was remembering that my story had a beginning, a middle and and end. My treatments and my cancer will not define who I am. I want to live to see another day!

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Luke Smith・40 months ago at 12:38 PMJanuary 31, 2022 at 12:38 PM

Dad is being treated for lung cancer and has been really struggling lately. I worry that this is going to happen with us. I just want him to feel better, the chemo has really take a toll on his body.

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Kim Lewis・40 months ago at 5:02 PMJanuary 19, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Yes, I have. It's great to have a community like this to let you know that you aren't alone. Are you sure that you won't be able to get through them? It's always important to remember that treatment is only a finite period in time, but you are the only one who knows your own body! You need to go with whatever feels right to you.

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