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Karel01
Member
9 years ago

Making a Choice

I posted on 2nd August about my metastatic cancer. I was trying to decide whether  to have more chemo. It was wonderful how replies from our members made me more positive and helped me think things through.

I went to the oncologists positive I wouldn't do invasive treatment. My doctor was wonderful and told me it was my choice. We then went through options. After a while she suggested caelyx, a chemo that will assist with my bones. 

So on 17th August I start on monthly IV. I am very comfortable.with that and so is my husband.

So next battle, but with a more positive attitude. Thank you so much to those who replied and gave me strength to really think about options.

Warm thoughts and well wishes to everyone of you.

cheers

Karel ????

chemotherapy

6 Replies

  • socoda's avatar
    socoda
    Member
    9 years ago

    Yayyyyyy Karel!!!! That is so fantastic that you have been able to make an informed decision that you are happy with :-) . Crossing fingers that this new treatment regime has the desired results. Will be thinking of you and wishing you well. Xx Cath

  • jd48's avatar
    jd48
    Member
    9 years ago

    I am so glad you were able to choose treatment that you feel confident in while you still get to have those quality times with grandbabies.

    Definitely will keep you in my thoughts

    Hugs ??????????

    Jel

  • Brenda5's avatar
    Brenda5
    Member
    9 years ago

    Sounds a bit like my dad who was having treatment but it didn't halt the progression. Drs opted for a full on chemo every 3 weeks which is rough on a 76yr old but it may well halt the cancer progression and buy him a few more years, or several which is what I am hoping for. He did have a bit of trouble with some pills he had to take making him virtual zombie every day. His visiting nurse asked the Drs about quality of life. The Drs came back with, how about taking the pills at night only? Its worked, he is much better during the day now, apart from when its just past a chemo dose. Sometimes little things can make a big difference.

  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    9 years ago

    So happy you have been able to decide on a course of treatment that you feel comfortable with. Take care and hope this goes well.  Kath x

  • Cook65's avatar
    Cook65
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Karel, I'm so pleased that you have been able to come to a decision that you are comfortable with. 

    This site is amazing!  Take care. Karen xox

  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago

    Pleased to hear! I  along with others will have you in my thoughts 

    Take care and sending you a virtual hug

    Christine xx ?