chemo or no chemo

@Emeraldgreen my story is almost exactly the same as yours, except I am 13 years younger :) Very similar diagnosis, 5 weeks post-surgery now and just about to start 20 weeks of chemo. I am very daunted by the range of side effects, and my very brave 20-year-old son recently sat in on my appointment with the oncologist. When he heard the side effects, he was very overwhelmed and asked "why would you put yourself through that?!". I said to him that for me, it wasn't really about choosing to 'want' the chemo, but more about not being able to move forward and think that I didn't throw everything that I could at this disease. I still have a lot more life to live and if this helps me do that, then I feel better in myself knowing I gave it my all. My beautiful sister-in-law who has also recently been through this journey shared a simple statement with me - it is only temporary. This has resonated so much with me, and it has helping me find peace with this. Every person has to choose their own path and I hope you find a decision that sits comfortably for you. I wish you all the best moving forward. x