New to forum diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer

I was diagnosed in October 2016 with stage 4 bowel cancer which is  inoperable and I have  secondary cancer throughout liver, lungs and testine linings.  Offer of agressive chemo with little prospect of any improvement or shrinkage of main tumour. After discussion with family I took decision to not have chemo but to try and have quality time with family and friends, with prospects of only a few weeks extension of life I wanted to enjoy my time being as strong as I could without dealing with after effects of the chemo. I am 64 years old and desperate to see my 65th birthday in March. I'm married with 2 children and have 4 grandchildren. I have been reading the forum for some time and now just feel ready to talk about it, I would love to hear from anyone at a similar stage, just for genral chat or support.

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  • Hi  Davews,  I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis it is not an easy decision for anyone to make to not have treatment. I also have bowel cancer and I am on pallative chemo, which is working for me. I do hope that you are not in too much pain and hopefully you will be able to celebrate your birthday with your loved ones. Take care and enjoy every moment you have with your family. Sending you a big virtual hug.x

     

     

     

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  • Hi  Davews,  I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis it is not an easy decision for anyone to make to not have treatment. I also have bowel cancer and I am on pallative chemo, which is working for me. I do hope that you are not in too much pain and hopefully you will be able to celebrate your birthday with your loved ones. Take care and enjoy every moment you have with your family. Sending you a big virtual hug.x

     

     

     

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