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slipslidingaway

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12. One of the hardest decisions to make ...

Reply to Tab (Original post)

Wed Oct 29, 2014, 01:01 AM

Oct 2014

and ultimately you will be the only one to decide when it does not make sense to continue. I really do not think anyone would want you continue if the side effects are severe and if the time it buys are insignificant. That being said they are making advances all the time ... so there is hope.
Ultimately life is one large balancing act and whatever your choice, just know you'll have support.

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The decision to stop chemo [View all] Tab Oct 2014 OP

I'm so sorry for what you are going through, Tab LiberalEsto Oct 2014 #1

Well, it's both complicated and outrageously simple at the same time, I think. Tab Oct 2014 #3

(((Tab))) Solly Mack Oct 2014 #2

My sister is in this same situation Siwsan Oct 2014 #4

It's not a forever thing Tab Oct 2014 #5

I wouldn't start again. BobbyBoring Oct 2014 #6

I have Stage 1 breast cancer and was forced to think about this problem. Nay Oct 2014 #7

Tab, I had Stage IV cancer on my tonsils and declined the chemo. I did have sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #8

Thanks for all the thoughtful responses Tab Oct 2014 #9

I just saw this post and onethatcares Oct 2014 #10

Thanks for your thoughts Tab Oct 2014 #11

One of the hardest decisions to make ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #12

You sound so much like my step-father.. 2theleft Dec 2014 #13

Thank you so much Tab Dec 2014 #14

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