I'm so sorry to hear you can't have treatment jcd24.

This must be very difficult so it's completely understandable why you may be struggling to stay positive at the moment. Although being positive is a good thing, try not to be too hard on yourself when you can't as it's natural to have down days and negative moments on this journey.

I hope this article we have about trying to stay positive will help, but if you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They are very understanding and will do all they can to support you.

I'm sure some of our members will be along soon to offer you their support and advice as well but in the meantime, we are thinking of you jcd24 and are sending all our strength and positivity your way.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you for your message and support I will definitely try my best to be more positive  

god bless x

Hi JCD,

Sorry to sound inquisitive but exactly what have you been advised? I have had ulcerative colitis (similar to Crohn’s) for decades but this didn’t stop me being advised that chemo was my only lifeline.

Has your cancer been staged or graded yet? Have they advised that, at this time, treatment might possibly cause more harm than good because the risk from damage to your immune system by going onto chemo would be higher that watching and waiting?

If this is the case, your dilemma is horrible but you do have options:

You could request a second opinion (even if this means going private).

Grin and bear it and arrange for 6 monthly scans to monitor the situation with an agreement to admit you for treatment should the balance of risk move from “doing nothing” being regarded as the best option.

Best wishes
Dave

That must be frustrating - I hope you have an amazing time. 

Wishing you all the best and staying positive is very important. I'm new here but having refused Chemo (76 years old) but now on various meds I find mindfulness very heipful 

Thank you for your message I’m 69 years old and also new to this site and can’t have chemo so I’m trying to think positive  but I’m going through a flare up with my crohns and it is pulling me down at the moment

Take care 

I follow a lady on you tube Marisa Peer who has amazing positive posts. I use a visualisation technique of soldiers and gremlins going through my body destroying all cancer and pre cancerous cells. Also having gratitude for the day, the sunlight my family and my dog. I hope these baby steps can help you.Sending virtual Hugs and prayers

I’ll look at that can i use.  Your soldiers and gremlins . Like you thank you for your advice  

god bless and the holy mother watch over you 

Please do use these soldiers and gremlins, I also ask my Angels and spirit guides for help and protection.