FACT: absolutely NO physician, Oncologist, Palliative Care Specialist or surgeon can predict or elk you how long you are going to live. Obviously, you are either living alive or dead! However, that’s not the same as “living and NOT living!” Firstly, no physician, test, therapy(s) or treatments can account for everything. Every single patient is different and unique in their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual experience of their life. They have varying degrees of support and support symptoms from others. A fact that is mostly ignored ir rather discussed is that each patient has different “Unconscious & Subconscious” beliefs affecting all aspects of their lives including their ability to continue yo survive and the quality of life they enjoy or not while doing so. Obviously, there are various patient historical data and statistics that will more or less support any physician’s point of view or prediction regarding one’s length of time or predicted remaining lifespan. The best that any cancer patient can and their care team can accomplish is to keep them in remission for as long as possible. Admittedly, at age 69 and having already spent more than 20 plus years in bed and home confined I am well aware of various “Quality of Life Issues” versus “Quantity of Life” choices. These are deeply personal and very individualistic where NO RIGHT or BEST decisions exist. There are only the best decisions as you see most appropriate for you, your family and loved ones. As long as your cancer has not metastasized or spread into your bones you have a good chance of prolonging your life. Assuming enough quality of life is present in your everyday experience. GOD BLESS all of my fellow cancer patients for the best quality of life they can have enjoying a state of remission.
GOD SPEED