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WendyWoo - feeling overwhelmed at the thought of receiving chemotherapy

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I am newly diagnosed with Liver Cancer (hepatocellular Carcinoma) and am feeling overwhelmed at the thought of receiving chemotherapy.  I am 80 years old and have been told this treatment can extend my life expectancy by around about 14 weeks.

I am still waiting to hear from an Oncologist to see what treatment he is going to give me but do question the effects of chemo sand is it worth going through with it.

any help would be appreciated from anyone in a similar situation..

Thank you.

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    Hi there, it's understandably overwhelming for you. I am in a slightly similar situation right now.

    Your MDTeam & Consultants will guide you in the difficult decision ahead.  Advising yet without actually telling you what to do.  They'll explain their opinion and your options. Has a liver transplant been mentioned?

    I hope your  family and friends can help & support you.

    Who said Chemo can extend your life so specifically around 13 weeks?  Maybe ask your Specialists about the accuracy of this.

    Try to calculate the % of risk versus reward, the Oncologist's knowledge will really help your decision.  I wish you every success.

    C.C

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