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My dad has a mass on bladder and kidney not functioning
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Sep 29 9:34am | Replies (269)Comment receiving replies
About six months ago, At 82, I was diagnosed with inoperable bladder cancer, and a mass of cancer was blocking one kidney. The Mayo Clinic sent me home for other treatment. The VA authorized immunotherapy treatment at a local clinic. I terminated that treatment after 4 months because it took away all quality of life, couldn't eat, fatigued beyond words, etc. In my opinion, chemo is probably good for younger people, but maybe not for us older folks. I've not had treatments for about a month, and I'm starting to feel alive again. Maybe my time is short here on Earth, but at least enjoyable for a while.
I wish all cancer patients the best of luck.
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I understand!
I watched my dad fight so hard to beat it with all the latest Things and was exhausted. So my heart tends to be with your decision. He began with prostate which was later deemed “cured” but in my opinion the pointed radiation he had probably just spread it. He too started by his kidney- eneded up getting it removed then it went to his bladder -got that removed had chemo -pic lines - bladder washes- and keytruda finished off his other kidney but the cancer had spread to other organs nearby so he was left with no choice. I know my dad’s desire to live pushed him on and who doesn't it. But it deals a blow to your body and quality of life for sure-through it all. I feel like its definitely a personal decision and my heart is with you- after watching my dad go through it-if i get cancer im not sure i would fight like that- i think would just work on myself -being grateful for every morning i wake up and the next breath and live out what the Good Lord gives me. I so loved my dad! And miss him dearly he was 76 when he passed in 2020 from the cancer- he took care of his dad whom had Alzheimers till he was 96. Couldnt understand why he wasn't going to live as long.* Everyones uniquely made as God made you -with different lives lived. We Live how we choose, till we are called home. And Praise God Our home is with Him and this place isn't it!!! My Love to you sir for having to make this hard decision know your not in it alone -ill be lifting you up to the one and only unchanging Rock to hold onto through this and every trial we are handed in life- our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Everyones Life journey is unique. Thank you for your point of view! ❤️