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hi there,new to this but l am terrified fearful of the future, my husband out of the blue got diagnosed with bowel cancer and secondary lung cancer 2weeks ago ,he will soon be79 yrs old has had 2 stroke one was a bleed on the brain ,and the other a blood clot,he come through them but left some disability,also he has blocked cartoid arteries,he has decided that all he wants is management not any treatment he’s gone through to much ,l agree with him am l wrong ,l think not ,would welcome some responses

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    So sorry to hear about your situation.

    Provided your husband is able to make a fully informed decision, it is right to go with what. He wants and the law supports this.  I don't know if this helps at all but medical professionals would also go down this route so technically you are absolved of responsibility in terms of decision making .

    However. do look after yourself as what you are going through is still very  tough.  Options for help include talking to family / friends, counselling,support groups,medication, relaxation exercises.

    All the best with everything 

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    So sorry to hear about your situation.

    Provided your husband is able to make a fully informed decision, it is right to go with what. He wants and the law supports this.  I don't know if this helps at all but medical professionals would also go down this route so technically you are absolved of responsibility in terms of decision making .

    However. do look after yourself as what you are going through is still very  tough.  Options for help include talking to family / friends, counselling,support groups,medication, relaxation exercises.

    All the best with everything 

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