This topic always confuses me, the part about taking part in the treatment. My job is to take my shots and meds and go for my visit. I have high school diploma but I'm figuring the treatment center has smarter people. they offered to lower my dose of chemo when I mentioned kicking my butt, I chose not to because I was more concerned with the cancer. they offered to cut down on prednisone but again I wanted the recommended dose. I learn alot on here but to be honest I also get lost a lot of times. Northoftheborder, you inspire me and give me hope to better days ahead. I hope this post doesn't start a firestorm, just want to say we are all doing the best we can. Best to all.