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When to stop chemo

Tim88
New Contributor
a month ago

When to stop chemo

Hi all

I've been fighting bladder cancer for four years & been able to keep my bladder because the cancer is still contained, even though I've had several tutors removed & 21 courses of BCG.

Recently I felt a bit crook, gp visit & CT etc and have now been diagnosed with inoperable, terminal stomach cancer, unrelated to the bladder. They are now not treating the bladder as the Signet Ring stomach cancer had spread already. Prognosis is 12-24 months. 

This week I will have my 4th round of pallative chemo & I am starting to wonder if I should then stop as atm I'm over the side effects & fatigue & my quality of life is worse on treatment.

I am having a CT after this round. 

Thanks for letting me vent!

Tim

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Felicity_CCNSW
Cancer Council Team
Cancer Council Team
a month ago

Re: When to stop chemo

Hi @Tim88 , 

 

I am so sorry to hear about your further diagnosis. I hope the Online Group are able to provide some support for you. I really recommend giving Cancer Council a call on 13 11 20 as we have some specific services for people with advanced stage cancers. 13 11 20 are able to provide both information and support as you are navigating treatment decisions. 

 

Take Care,

Felicity

Cancer Council Supportive Care Team

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kj
Super Contributor
a month ago

Re: When to stop chemo

Tim88 

Hi Oh Dear sorry to read about heartbreaking diagnosis, with the bad side effects from palliative Chemo,the decision to cease treatment is a very difficult personal decision,for you to make,your body has been under treatment stress for quite some time,ultimately it’s your decision ,you know what is best for yourself.

best wishes.

kj

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LindaG
Regular Contributor
a month ago

Re: When to stop chemo

Hi Tim, so sorry about your diagnosis. Just devastating for you 😢. Is the palliative chemo for the stomach cancer? After your CT scan the doc will be able to give you more info. Tell them you are considering stopping treatment and see what they say. I hope you have lots of love and support from family and friends ♥️. Sending you love and prayers ♥️🙏. LindaG 

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Tim88
New Contributor
a month ago

Re: When to stop chemo

Thank you Felicity.

I will call.

Tim

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Tim88
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a month ago

Re: When to stop chemo

Thanks Linda.

I'm very lucky to have LOTS of support from my partner, family & friends. 

Tim

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