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Is treatment worth it?
I am really struggling at the moment with the future - had a lumpectomy this week which should make me happy the cancer is out. But all I can think about is the future, possible chemo and then definit...
@Tillycat
Please reconsider. I gave a staff member a real thrill when I asked my staff to please, please let me know if chemo brain got me! The temptation to tell your boss, at her request, that she’s not making any sense, was very attractive! But she didn’t. And I didn’t have any problems - I worked through six months of chemo. Yes, chemo brain is a thing. And yes it sometimes lasts longer than anyone would wish. But it often doesn’t happen at all. Any treatment you agree to have, you can also stop. Chemo isn’t fun but it’s one of the most effective tools in the somewhat clumsy arsenal we have right now to fight cancer. Talk to your oncologist, see what is recommended, consider the odds, give it a shot. Best wishes.
Please reconsider. I gave a staff member a real thrill when I asked my staff to please, please let me know if chemo brain got me! The temptation to tell your boss, at her request, that she’s not making any sense, was very attractive! But she didn’t. And I didn’t have any problems - I worked through six months of chemo. Yes, chemo brain is a thing. And yes it sometimes lasts longer than anyone would wish. But it often doesn’t happen at all. Any treatment you agree to have, you can also stop. Chemo isn’t fun but it’s one of the most effective tools in the somewhat clumsy arsenal we have right now to fight cancer. Talk to your oncologist, see what is recommended, consider the odds, give it a shot. Best wishes.