You all who have done chemo, more than anyone, knows the horrors chemo can create to your health.the peripheral neuropathy, the rashes, the heart damage, the potential for kidney damage not to mention the increase risk of secondary cancers FROM THE CHEMO is real. It may just be telling him and anyone who will listen that he cannot tolerate any more CYTOTOXIC poison!!! If Duey feels he is being poisoned then I think those around him, especially his loved ones who can advocate for him, need to listen to him and trust he knows what his body is telling him. ![]() But I have watched first hand what it CAN do and DOES do to people. But from what I understand you did not miss a day of work and chemo was a piece of cake for you. Stacy, you know I love you so please do not take this personally. Some of my personal heroes have done marvelously on chemo (kerry, Lisa Rose, judiths, SpongeBob, Kay) and off chemo (scouty, 2bhealed~~emily), and I respect both sides of the argument.įirst off, having never done chemo I cannot presume to know what it feels like so I would NEVER tell someone to "buck up" when they feel like they are being poisoned. (8) Now sing "Kumbaya" and everyone kiss and make up. (7) There is no "cookie cutter" approach to cancer. Therefore maybe a combination of both methods should also be considered. (6) There are many success stories on BOTH sides of the debate. (5) Voodoo will never work~~although it's fun trying! (little humor required at this point, don't you think?!?!? lol). What may work for one will not necessarily work for another. DO NOT BASE YOUR SUCCESS OR FAILURE ON THAT OF ANOTHER PERSON. (4) Regardless of the route you choose, be confident in your decision. (3) The internet is a wealth of knowledge, but it's also a wealth of garbage. (2) The stage of the cancer, the side effects of the chemo, the benefits of the chemo are all part of the equation and should all be considered when making a decision. Cancer should not be taken lightly or without full knowledge of what a person is facing. (1) Getting all the facts from PROFESSIONALS. no chemo debate should include the following: I didn't think this should get lost in the shuffle, so I've pasted it here.Īppears there needs to be a little clarification. ![]() I posted this in response to the array of responses to LLLady's response to her husband, Duey's, thoughts on discontinuing chemo.
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