@vwbug, personally, I never considered not being treated. In my mind, it would like refusing to have your broken leg set and put in a cast because the cast would cramp your lifestyle. Not being able to breathe would seriously diminish your quality of life!

I've had a lobectomy, chemo, radiaton, brain sugery after the LC metastasized, and more radiation. Currently, I take a daily pill. 7 year survivor, 4 and a half as stage 4. Still working full-time, barbecuing and judging BBQ, and taking care of our acre of land.

What type of lung cancer do you have and what treatments are being recommended? I think you'll discover that you are stronger than you think.

@vwbug, whether to continue with treatment or not is a very personal decision. You may be interested in these related discussions where members faced similar decision making:

- Stopping Chemoimmunotherapy Treatments https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stopping-chemoimmunotherapy-treatments/

- Has anyone stopped treatment with bone metastasis?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-with-stopped-treatment-with-bone-metastasis/

Have you talked with your team about your decision? They may recommend a consult with palliative care. A palliative care team helps manage symptoms and keep you comfortable.

My father in law will be 82 in a few months. He was diagnosed a year ago with stage 4 lung cancer that’s spread to his lymph nodes and bone. He has chosen not to do treatment as he wants quailty of life instead of quantity of life