Stopping treatment
I (and only I) have made the decision to stop my chemo treatment. After suffering for weeks now since my last round with hospitalisations, infections. pain, oral thrush to the extent that I haven't ea...
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Hi @Ellenwatson65 I am so sorry you're copping all the nasty side effects and hospitalisation and really feel for your suffering. How long have you been on chemo?
Hubby has had similar side effects with his ongoing Stage 4 palliative chemo, tho not the pain or oral thrush - and our Onc actually mentioned stopping treatment as being an option, just 4 weeks ago ..... But then, after having the chemo dose reduced and an 8 week break (due to hospitalisation/infection) it has actually given him a new lease on life - and he's bounced right back. This bloody disease (and sometimes the treatment) just sucks the life out of you .....
As AllyJay suggests - maybe chat with your team to see if they can adjust/delay your treatments - but when it comes down to it, it is your decision to make and a brave one at that. xx
Take care & all the best xx
Hubby has had similar side effects with his ongoing Stage 4 palliative chemo, tho not the pain or oral thrush - and our Onc actually mentioned stopping treatment as being an option, just 4 weeks ago ..... But then, after having the chemo dose reduced and an 8 week break (due to hospitalisation/infection) it has actually given him a new lease on life - and he's bounced right back. This bloody disease (and sometimes the treatment) just sucks the life out of you .....
As AllyJay suggests - maybe chat with your team to see if they can adjust/delay your treatments - but when it comes down to it, it is your decision to make and a brave one at that. xx
Take care & all the best xx