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What next? In April I was told I had 10 weeks, and moved into a nursing home, but 6 months on, I'm still here and feeling well

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I have been having treatment for cancer for 8 years now, I started with colon had tumours removed and a stoma along with chemo, a couple of years later it was liver, chemo and surgery, now lung, chemo but it has spread, in April I was told 10 weeks and have moved into a nursing home, I no longer receive treatment just palliative care, the thing is it's 6 months and I feel very well considering I have no pain and was wondering as I am no longer monitored could there be a chance I could have gone into some sort of remission. The nursing home does no medical check just makes sure that I am comfortable. I could be here for years. Keep smiling. 

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    Would ask for a complete check. having tests re done would at least put your mind at rest. Medics are always reluctant to go back on things but you are entitled to a second opinion. Have you an advocate who will stand up with you to get your rights. Was the decision to go down the palliative care route yours? was it discussed with you. Or did your medical team make that decision.  

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    Would ask for a complete check. having tests re done would at least put your mind at rest. Medics are always reluctant to go back on things but you are entitled to a second opinion. Have you an advocate who will stand up with you to get your rights. Was the decision to go down the palliative care route yours? was it discussed with you. Or did your medical team make that decision.  

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