I'm frightened I got lung cancer thats gone into my spine

I am so frightened to have this and more frightened of the chemo they want me to have. What else can be done instead I don't want to sound ungrateful for the chemo but i have read so much harm than good comes from it ? Even  doctors 75% of them would not have it.I can't believe this how can that be.

 

  • Hi, Jacq, I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  What treatment you have is entirely up to you, and you alone.  I, personally chose not to have chemo for the reasons you mention.  I was passed from one oncologist to another, who all tried to convince me.  In the end they realised i wouldnt change my mind and I started on hormone tablets.  I have incurable cancer and after 1 month on the hormones my main tumour had shrunk by half.  The last oncologist I saw told me that he would follow the same path as me and so would the majority of his colleagues.   I know this awful disease will catch up with me in the end, but until then I will enjoy my life without suffering side effects of treatment.

    Jacq you must do what is right for you, and if you choose to not have chemo ask about alternatives.  Please come back and let us know how you get on. Best of luck. x