Stopping chemo

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  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #22
    dmj101 said:

    Vicki, only you can make this

    Vicki, only you can make this decision.. All the best to you on this leg of the journey. May you be watched over and cared for.. may your love eminate to all around you.. it is not without love you an make this choice I am sure..

    When ever I see someone post this message I wonder what really drives along whichever path we take.. I guess we never really know as I too have chosen to not treat my thyroid cancer anylonger but am still fighting my mets of CRC.. I wonder when I will have the courage to say - enough...

    I am proud of you my friend and only wish you the best..

    Love you ... Donna

     

     

    Vicki

     

    Wishing you peace in your decision.  My hope and prayer for you is that this decision opens up days filled with feeling better, energy for things other than chemo, the love of your family and friends, and peace of heart.

    Know that you are supported. In this rocky journey, some of us may need to borrow your courage.

    Hugs,

    Cathleen Mary

     

  • steved
    steved Member Posts: 834 Member
    #23
    The 'right' decision

    All along this journey we are asked to make decisions and all along it we also know there is this one in the background that we can make at any time. It is one of the hardest to consider. All along we try to make the 'right' decisions and seldom, if ever, really get to know if we have. However, with this one you alone know whether it is right for you.If it is- if it brings that sense of relief and freedom from the chemo battle that I hope it brings you- then you will know.

    I have huge respect for people who can keep some control in their lives when it all seems so chaotic and as if others are always steering the ship. I hope the decision brings you a well earned release from chemo and all that comes with it,

    steve 

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #24
    "The Knowing"

    It's already been said.....but I think that a person knowing how they are responding or not responding to treatment is a healthy thing.....because from this comes Knowledge...and from Knowledge comes Choice.

    It's always easy to say fight on....it takes a great deal of courage to even consider an alternate way of thinking....and then quite another to make that commitment to follow your heart.  And having some good time available when you're feeling pretty good would certainly enhance your situation. 

    I agree with you that I would not want to be taking chemo if it were really down to it....that Irinotecan is some of the toughest stuff I ever did.  And I know for several of us, that it has been particularly tough - while others have fared much better with it with far less side effects. 

    But, for those of us where Irinotecan is such a main staple, it really makes things hard for one to feel well...and so, I totally respect your decision to spend time with your family and gain some enjoyment and fulfillment from that. 

    It is a brave decision still and we so appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us - as these types of personal reflections always echo through the canyon walls of the community and reverberatre inside each one of our hearts and minds as we try and imagine ourselves in this position and how we would handle that - while hoping we don't have to face one of the toughest decisions in the entire journey.

    Which is.....knowing when to say When...

    I'm saddened by the news, Vicki, but completely understand your perspective.  I've enjoyed getting to know you some and watching your transformation through the journey of your own personal growth has been an honor and a privilege.

    Thank you for all that you shared!

    I hope that whatever decisions that you make will be the very best ones for you and your family. 

    If you ever need to talk - I've always got my ears on to listen:)

    I wish there was more that I could say.

    Biggest hugs with lots of respect!

    -Craig

  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #25
    Dear Vicki

    Stopping chemo is not always a popular choice, especially when family and friends may view it as "giving up".

    However, I am sure that you have given it much consideration and determined what is best for you. 

    Make the most of every day.  Live, love and be happy.

    May your time on this earth be far longer than anyone would dream possible.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

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