Stopping Chemo updated

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member
    Six months, six years.

    Six months is a ball park figure. I know someone who was given six months, and lived on and on for years.

    We all want to be that person. I Pray you are that are that person.

    Blessings to you and your family. 

  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    So glad your doctor offered another option

    It's still your decision.  If you do decide to reduce your dosage, I hope it's more tolerable for you.  My heart goes out to you.

  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    Vicki
    I hope the lower dose is more tolerable for you. I'm glad the onc was optimistic about you getting to remission. Everyday is a choice for all of us. Good luck, I hope you are feeling better now.
    Sandy :)
  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member

    Vicki
    I hope the lower dose is more tolerable for you. I'm glad the onc was optimistic about you getting to remission. Everyday is a choice for all of us. Good luck, I hope you are feeling better now.
    Sandy :)

    HOPE

    Vicki,

    Really HOPE is all we have. Nobody knows when the glas is empty.

    Take the hope and find the strength to keep going, you are loved by many.

    Hugs and prayers are being send to you

  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    Dear Vicki

    I had stopped chemo a few weeks ago, my liver blood tests were coming back worse every time and I decided I'd rather die a slower cancer death then a quicker liver death.  My Onologist had a talk with me two weeks ago and convinced me to go back on it, he said my PT scans showed great improvement and he had contacted the liver surgeon to meet with me.  He said when my liver functions get too elevated we can stop chemo for a couple of weeks and start back on again.  

    I too changed my mind and went back on the chemo.  Doing either, the stopping or continuing is a hard decision, and I just wanted to let you know you aren't alone, and I too did the same.

    We can always hope to hang in there for the next big advancement in the cancer fight.  I had started researching what they were doing at a Pennsylvania University where they have been testing on humans a new trial of using your altered genes that target the cancer, it sure sounds hopeful.

    You have our complete support Vicki.

    Winter Marie

  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
    Vickie I am so happy you are

    Vickie I am so happy you are back in the fight.. I understand the reluctance... but know we are all here pulling for you in what ever decision you make..

    Love you Donna