Hi @doitbob Well, I have to say, there are several members in Connect who have been in your shoes and have opted for chemo. This isn’t the intensive chemo that you may be comparing. There have been advancements in chemotherapy for patients of retirement age plus. As we age, our body can’t tolerate or process medications as well as when we were younger. With that in mind, newer therapy meds of reduced intensity have been developed which are better tolerated by older bodies.

There may be some side effects but many people are finding it’s not so bad and the chemo has given them the opportunity to stick around for many more years.
Of course, there are no guarantees in life so I completely respect your decision to forgo treatment in lieu of supportive care. It’s a very personal decision and I know you didn’t make it lightly. There certainly is merit to being the captain of your own ship and going in the direction you choose.
Since I’ve been very close to the ‘end game’ with AML, within 24 hours of pushing up daisies, I’m here for you anytime if you’d like to talk or have any questions.
Do you have friends or family around for support?