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Refusing treatment for quality of life

Randolf
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I was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer 9 months ago.I could not face any invasive tests or treatments, and have no idea why I'm still here but I am,and have had a great quality of life and surviving on mild painkillers so far.I would love to hear from anyone who can relate to my situation.Sometimes I feel lucky to be still  alive,other times it's  a huge burden living with the grim reaper hanging around.

  • Hello Randolf

    I'm glad to hear that apart from some pain relief you're doing so well. Choosing to have or not to have treatment is such a personal decision and it sounds as if you feel that you've made the right choice for you. 

    We have a number of members here who may be able to empathise with the conflicted feelings that you've described. I think that it's natural to feel the way you've described and hopefully some of those other folk will pop by to say Hello! and share their thoughts and experiences with you. 

    Keep in touch Randolf. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
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    Hi Randolf, I'm not same as you but can understand where you are coming from. I've been stage 4 palliative care since February 2016 prostate gone to lymph nodes, spine, ribs, pelvis and a lung. I'm having treatment permanent hormone therapy and cemotherapy when neaded. If not I'd have passed on in 2016. I promised my darling wife I'd look after her when we got old we've been married over 47 years she's nearly 14 years older than me. She has Alzheimers and parkinsons +a few other problem. I'm sticking to my promise as much as I can.. Best wishes............. Billy 

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