Hello Toggles, and welcome to the club that no-one ever wants to join.  I was first diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 2-3) six years ago, and about two years ago I decided to stop my treatment.  Yes, it might offend some people who have decided to stick with their treatment, but frankly, it is none of their business.  They have made their decisions and we have made our decisions.  It is no-one else's business.  I wish you well, xx

Hi there and thanks for the post

I am sorry to hear about your situation, this must be a difficult time for you.

Every patient has the right to choose to do what is best for them in their situation and the decision you have made I hope feels right for you.

You have posted on the ask the nurses section of cancer chat and whilst anyone is welcome to post here you may also like to post on a different thread or in a different category as well to see if you get more people getting in touch there.

Whilst cancer chat has several areas for questions and discussion there are no guarantees there will be someone in a similar position to you at this point in time.

I am wondering if you have thought about reaching out to other organisations such as Every breath lung cancer support charity to see if they can put you in touch with someone to talk to.

If you have now been discharged from your hospital to the care of your GP and palliative care they too may be able to point you in the direction of local support services and other patients who may be in the same boat as you. Often local hospices offer day hospice services to patients who are palliative and are usually positive environments not just for symptom management but also for patients to come together and enjoy activities and conversation with one another.

I hope you also have family and friends around you to support you at this time.

Please get back in touch if you have more questions. If you would like to speak with one of the nurses over the phone please do call us 0808 800 4040, we're here weekdays 9-5.

Take care,

Naomi