Hello Lesleyruth

I'm sorry to hear about your son's diagnosis and that following surgery he now has to make a decision about which treatment route he chooses. Understandably this is a worrying time for you both and I'm sure that whatever decision he makes, you both want to be comfortable with it being the right choice for him. 

I know that we've had other members post previously on the forum who have found themselves in similar circumstances where they've needed to make a choice about treatment options. Hopefully, some of them will post to share their experiences with you. It can certainly help to write down a list of all the questions that he may have about both options and to write down a pros and cons list for each choice as well. 

Do encourage him to talk with his cancer nurse specialist about any concerns he has as they will be best placed to offer some insight and hopefully help with some answers. If either of you would like to talk things through with one of our nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to give them a call. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I hope that whatever decision your son makes things progress well for him. 

Sending you both my best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator