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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...
I get it also! I stopped hormone tablets early because of debilitating side effects combined with my thyroid med. Oncologist strongly suggested I stop because the most benefit for me was in the first 3 years and I had low ER positive % to start with. I was to make it to 5 years on hormone therapy, but I made it to nearly 4 years. Will it return, idk, but my memory was so badly affected I left the grill on while cooking and nearly burnt my house down, no point me going up in a puff of smoke, and killing myself that way.
@Tonya I agree facts, and instincts finally helped me decided I was at high risk of snuffing myself out by leaving the stove on and messing up which medication I took and when. Hormones, and lack of them to balance our brain functions is also very important.
@Ellenwatson65 talk with your specialists and see also if there are alternatives before abandoning it completely, but I understand ultimately our decisions need to be weighted with the benefit/versus risks, and your gut instinct will then be your best friend after getting the facts.
Totally agree, every bc decision is awful @TonyaM , in that regard chemo was very important for me as was in the lymph nodes, and thankfully I got through the 6 months of treatment rather OK, meaning I didn't end up hospitalised, but the usual brain drain and fatigue, and digestive issues. Not a picnic, but my body managed well enough.
Best wishes on weighing things up @Ellenwatson65
@Tonya I agree facts, and instincts finally helped me decided I was at high risk of snuffing myself out by leaving the stove on and messing up which medication I took and when. Hormones, and lack of them to balance our brain functions is also very important.
@Ellenwatson65 talk with your specialists and see also if there are alternatives before abandoning it completely, but I understand ultimately our decisions need to be weighted with the benefit/versus risks, and your gut instinct will then be your best friend after getting the facts.
Totally agree, every bc decision is awful @TonyaM , in that regard chemo was very important for me as was in the lymph nodes, and thankfully I got through the 6 months of treatment rather OK, meaning I didn't end up hospitalised, but the usual brain drain and fatigue, and digestive issues. Not a picnic, but my body managed well enough.
Best wishes on weighing things up @Ellenwatson65