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@shorthairptr66
Last night/early this morning I first responded to you. I was on my phone, and now on my notebook.
Here is a link to a palliative care discussion here on Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-importance-of-comfort-care-palliative-care/ There may be some good information there for you
Also, a discussion about talking frankly about living with advanced cancer may hold some thoughts you can relate to: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/talking-frankly-about-living-with-advanced-cancer/
If you do not have an advanced directive in place, I encourage that. More importantly, a Physician's Order for Life Sustaining Treatment is a document, actually a portable doctor's order and signed by a Dr, that spells out what you want done if there is an emergency. I keep a copy in my car and at home.
I sincerely hope you don't think I am being to "in your face" about your post. It is because this is a topic dear and near to me, one that has occupied my mind before. So, it would be my honor to support you however I may be able to. Yes, this could have been said in a private message. It is important for all of us who face our situations with courage and strength like you do, to know there are many who will stand with us!
Ginger
Al
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I just logged in on my computer. Previously, all the communication was done on a little cellphone LOL . It's much easier to read and reply on the computer..
I definitely with check out the link. Thanks..
I am an open book and I love that the replies are honest and truthful. I know I am not going to agree with all of you and visa versa but that's what makes the world go around. The only way we learn is by open discussions. I didn't post my decision to get likes I posted because it is unusual. It is definitely NOT the norm. Maybe someone else is thinking the same thing but afraid to say it out loud. I come here to discuss.
I remember an exgf of mine saying "If I didn't have chemo I would not be here talking to you". That is very true. My mom said the same thing. That's why my decision is very unusual to most.
A few months ago I found out a neighbor growing up had cancer. He did everything the doctors suggested and they told him he was cancer / tumor free. A few months later the tumors came back worse and he died from it. He told his sister "I wish I lived and spent more time with my family than going through the chemo and being so sick."