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Good morning, Sheila. I wanted to check in with you today after you shared the news about your husband wanting to stop his chemo treatments. Having been on his side of things, I can certainly respect this diffcult decision he’s made. Sometimes you just get to a point where enough is enough. While the decision can bring a level of peace to the patient, it can really take some time for family and friends to process everything.
Has your husband talked this over with his oncologist? They may mention speaking with a social worker to arrange palliative care and perhaps hospice at a later date. Both of those treatment caregivers do their upmost for both patient and family to make sure everyone feels supported and comfortable.
I’ve posted this article before for other members who have faced this difficult decision. It can be helpful to know what the next steps might be.
From Patient Power
https://www.patientpower.info/navigating-cancer/stopping-cancer-treatment-advice-for-making-a-difficult-decision
My heart goes out to you, your husband and family. Sending you a gentle hug… Have you shared the decision with family members?