Hi 1[@Rob1971]‍ 

Sorry to hear you have a difficult decision to make and although I have not been through the same situation as you, like most of us on here we have had to make decisions about treatment.

The best answer I can give you is, what feels best for you?, as a worrier are you going to be able to play the waiting game of every 6 months waiting for that appointment and scan to hear what is happening, what happens if an appointment has to be delayed due to staff shortages or staff illness etc.

Have you asked about the after effects of partial removal - if you had that done would you still need ongoing checking every 6 months or would it just be a blip in your life to recover and then get back to normal activities.

I know a lot of people will think of the short term pain for long term gain. But for you when you were told what was your initial reaction? is there any harm in asking for a week to think about it? If they don't need an answer right now it gives you a chance to sit with the decisions you have and go with whatever feels most comfortable for you and your lifestyle.

I hope that helps, please let us know what you decide...

Take Care