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I’m just feeling my way through this so please realize that there’s no judgment on my part whatsoever when it comes to making decisions about fighting back or letting God decide for us. I’ve mentioned earlier that I don’t think I can go any further if the cancer has returned, I’m processing my thoughts and I will know next week if cancer has returned, I can’t have anymore surgery, chemo is a definite no and I’m not sure about radiation. I feel that making a decision to forgo treatment depends on many things, i.e., age, what stage you’re at, religious beliefs and mental outlook on your life. When you’re older your family doesn’t need you as much, your health and ability to withstand treatment is a huge factor and if you are blessed to have had a good life and feel satisfied with your accomplishments, lastly your fear of death. I didn’t live my best life, I had early detection and though surgery was a lot to handle, I was cancer free and gradually recovered but I struggle with the mental aspect of life with this disease, this has worn me out the most, I’ve read so many stories about individual experiences and even though I share some experiences with others the journey is always very individual to be sure. It’s always very interesting to hear how people feel and how they cope and I suppose that helps because no matter how you choose what course you take we are all connected as human beings trying to survive.

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@frouke You're right. I think the mental aspects and the reality of your mortality plays a big role, especially just after diagnosis. It takes a long time to sink in. I keep thinking it's all a dream and I'll wake up and not have cancer. My husband has been helpful, too. I don't know how I would've done any of this without him.