Chemotherapy vs. Hospice

[michal001]

You don't know shit, mother fucker. Each case is different. Arrogant piece of shit.

If each case is different then how can anybody ever know how to treat anybody? each case is different? sounds like the mumbo jumbo that people speak when they lack any knowledge. look in the mirror...you look and sound like the idiot

 

[TheNinja]

Sorry to hear man. I lost my mom a few weeks ago, on New Year's Day.

As was mentioned. Go have a serious talk with the doctors. Find out stages, survival rate, etc.

My mom fought breast cancer for 17 months, then they found cancer in spine and liver. The liver cancer went out of control in about 2 months from 1 spot to so many they stopped counting them. My mother and father decided then based on advice from doctors to stop treatments and just live as comfortably as possible.

You are probably away but Hospice care doesn't mean you have to go live in a home or a hospital or anything. The Hospice nurses will visit the home of the patient and help as much as possible until the spouse (or primary caregiver) cannot or no longer wants to take care of the patient.

 

[MedicineDog]

If each case is different then how can anybody ever know how to treat anybody? each case is different? sounds like the mumbo jumbo that people speak when they lack any knowledge. look in the mirror...you look and sound like the idiot

Are you kidding me?! There are several different types of cancer and typically four different stages. There are also several types of chemo treatments with several different supplemental treatments to safeguard issues such as white blood cell count amongst many other side effects that arise from chemo. Also, every human is different. Ask any oncologist, the treatment is tailored specifically to the patient. Each hospice and palliative treatment is different. I know plenty about this subject, mother fucker. I have been at the side of cancer patients at more consultations, radiation therapies, chemotherapies that you will have the misfortune to experience. You are a dumb shit. Your problem is that you don't know it. Your statement above would be laughable, if it didn't pertain to such a serious subject.

 

[kicks]

Rectal cancer that spread to her liver and lung, though small ones

My mom had the same thing and a tumor in her neck by the time we found it it was to late for chemo and we had to do hospice started getting headaches in June found out it was cancer in late September and she pasted in October
So I'm sorry to hear about this and hope for the best cause I know what you are going through
Imo try chemo cause it is very hard to sit by and just watch and wait but from what I've heard chemo is no picnic either
Another way is if she's able let her choose I know I would want to choose for myself good luck man

 

[tru3f4n]

You're an idiot. DOes your aunt have terminal cancer hat has gone everywhere?

wow you're a fucking douche

 

[michal001]

wow you're a fucking douche

Sorry truth hurts millenial

 

[michal001]

Are you kidding me?! There are several different types of cancer and typically four different stages. There are also several types of chemo treatments with several different supplemental treatments to safeguard issues such as white blood cell count amongst many other side effects that arise from chemo. Also, every human is different. Ask any oncologist, the treatment is tailored specifically to the patient. Each hospice and palliative treatment is different. I know plenty about this subject, mother fucker. I have been at the side of cancer patients at more consultations, radiation therapies, chemotherapies that you will have the misfortune to experience. You are a dumb shit. Your problem is that you don't know it. Your statement above would be laughable, if it didn't pertain to such a serious subject.

Sure you have. You also bench teh 275 and can post all day on sherdog.

Your bedside demeanor sounds so good. I'm sure your piss and vinegar attitude helps terminal cancer patients a lot.

 

[Hoof Hearted]

Sorry to hear this TS.

There are varying different levels of chemo and different drugs depending on the cancer. It's not as simple some people saying 'if you take chemo you'll suffer/die'. The doctors will be in a position to say what the possible side effects are from the dosage and type of chemo drugs they will be administering. If she is already frail then it's quite possible they won't be administering a high dosage.

Speaking from personal experience, my mum was on chemo but it was not a high dosage as it was already terminal cancer when she was diagnosed, and she didn't suffer any worse from the chemo (whether it actually gave her more time or not I will never know). Of course high dosages can make people very sick and even cause other cancers.

The only advice I can give is to say talk to the doctors if you are unsure about the chemo side effects and to just echo this advice -

Do anything and everything you can for your Mom. You won't get another one.

 

[usfbrah]

I'd rather drink myself to death an do as many drugs as possible then these 2 options. An that's only if I'm stage 3 or higher

 

[KBE6EKCTAH_CCP]

I'd like to think that a chance is better than no chance. But my mom is so frail and so weak right now, and they haven't even started chemo yet, if we decide to go that route.

Best of luck to your family, m8.

 

[MedicineDog]

Sure you have. You also bench teh 275 and can post all day on sherdog.

Your bedside demeanor sounds so good. I'm sure your piss and vinegar attitude helps terminal cancer patients a lot.

I don't lift weights, Im a jiu jitsu and muay thai guy. Ive had 505 posts in 9 years. I was supporting friends and family, not a medical professional. It sucks to be stupid and defend it doesn't it?

 

[DoomPatrol]

@WorldofWarcraft

I think it's easy for any of us to sit here and tell you which one is easier when it doesn't affect our loved ones. Really I think you should do what you think is best for your situation. Take all the facts and assess the situation. Is there a reasonable chance of success with chemo? Is your mother capable of fighting through the pain and sickness? Most importantly, what does she want?

It's just real easy for me to say fuck hospice and that you should fight for her life, but ultimately it's your life, not mine. There's consequences for both actions. I wish you the best of luck though. That's definitely something I hope to never experience in my life. If there's any support I can offer you from a distance, let me know!