Would you take Chemotherapy if...??
475681
I would be afraid, but if it was suggested to me by at least three different doctors, I would be inclined to do chemo.\nI am so sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's passing.\nIt is important to remember, though, that cancer is, indeed, a SILENT killer.  Even with all the technology and knowledge of today, doctors just aren't infallible.  They do commendable work, but they just can't hit the nail on the head every time.\nSo, so sad.  Continue being there for your husband and I sure feel badly for the loss of his mother.  I lost my mother from cancer and think of her EVERY SINGLE DAY, so I understand the "place" your husband is in.  It's the PITS.
93285
It is a very personal decision.  I chose chemo when I was diagnosed with cancer.  I am well now, and I don't regret my decision.  Chemo was no fun, but not as bad as they make it out in the media. Nevertheless, all cancers and cancer treatments are different and this is a personal decision you must make after lots of research.  Still, many cancers are treatable and don't be too quick to abandon conventional treatment because it will make you sick.  How well is the treatment expected to work? Weigh everything into consideration and do research.  Then make the decision a personal one between you and your family.  I am sorry you have to go through this tough time.  You can always email me, madenthe80s@hotmail.com   My very best wishes for you.
753542
NO,  \nBUT WAIT IT DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF CANCER !!!
369885
The patient is the only one who can make that decision at this point.\n\nMy bestfriend once had beast cancer. She went through all of the conventional treatments. She was cancer-free for a few years.  She had a recurrence about 6 month ago. This time she did undergo the radiation, but opted to skip the chemo.\n\nI had been her primary support, the 1st time around. She had picked me because, for one, I have a very strong personality. Trust me, you need one to stand up to her. Another reason she chose me was because I question "everything". I do not take anything at face value. If you tell me that this is this, I need to know why or how. I questioned everything the doctors said and I questioned every decision she made. That is exactly what she trusted me to do. If I wanted to argue a decision with her I had to do the research to back up my argument. She is no dummie either. By going through this debate we found and alternative treatment. We comprimised, and she added the new treatment to her regiment.\n\nBy the time the 2nd time came,  I had moved to another state. I know what she went through the 1st time. It was no surprise to me, when she informed me of her decision,(to just do radiatin withou chemo). I gave some arguments, but to no avail. She explained that with all of her given peramiters, that conventional treatment was only effective about 3% of the time. Sh felt that the quality of life that she wold have for the remainder of her time, wasn't worth a 3 % chance. She wants to feel as good as she can for as long as she can. She wants to live and to enjoy every day that she has left.\n\nWho am I to argue with her about that? If a person has all the facts and they are making an imformed choice, then only "they" can decide what is right for them. We can only be there to love and support them. The rest is out of any of our hands.
23484
To be honest, chemotherapy is not a cancer treatment.  Here is the situation.  Chemo can take care of the problem right away, but the doctor always says that, some can live an extended 2 years, or 3 years.  And some die right away from the chemicals.  This is with late stages of cancer.  Now, for early stages, it helps the problem but your health is deteriorated. They say that chemo affects the cancer and your normal body cells.  How many people you know, who have had late stages of cancer, and lived through it pass 5 yours with chemo therapy?  I bet you that you have never even heard of it.  Even if someone has, how many people is that compared to that masses?  The problem with other medicines is that the pharmaceautical companies cannot control that product.  What if it was tree bark say for instance.  How many people do you know will buy the pills if they can just walk up to any tree and bite a piece off to save themselves?  See?  So, USA doctors are familiar with these remedies, but they do not talk about it.  Try asking your doctor about green algae, or cesium chloride, or paw paw, etc etc.  Then they start to talk.  Otherwise, they wont say a word.  And if you dont know, how can you ask?  So, the doctors lips are sealed tight.  The individual doctors on the other hand are sometimes scared to talk about it.  It is because, if they open their mouths, they would be facing the whole medical community.  Alot of them go into the medical field to help people, and some go in it for money.  But, the top ranking ones in control are all in it for money.  If not, they would have never gotten their position.  I do not suggest you go with chemo therapy.  You can look up some alternative medicine to cancer and they are all over the place on the net.  The best ranked one is cesium chloride, paw paw, and along with others.  Some health websites even have a place where you can go and tell them your stage of cancer and which type of cancer, and they will sell you a package based on your individual problem.  There are also some doctors scattered all over the USA who specialize in cancer.  You never hear about them right?  Well, they wont be bothered by the medical community if they do a small operation without much advertising.  But, they all report about 90% survival rates on cancers that regular cancer doctors give up on.  And if that doctor didnt give up, do you expect to live anyways?  No.  I speak out to you because I dont want you to die like the two of my friends who have already died.  Certain doctors even said that they could cure it with 80% survival rate.  But, I didnt have the money to help them.  So, I am speaking out in hopes that nothing happens to you and you survive.  Regardless of your stage of cancer.  Cesium chloride is what works best.  Look it up, its everywhere.  Even oxygen drops help.  You can use them both at the same time.  The thing is with these alternatives is that, some of them make you feel extremely bad at the beginning, but after a while you get used to it, and then you are gone with the cancer before you know it.  So dont feel discouraged.  Oxygen drops keep cancer from growing because your body can live with more oxygen.  As a matter of fact, it helps circulate your blood.  Cancer cannot live at the sight of oxygen.  It has been said that not enough oxygen is what causes cancer. I dont know what the cause is, because there are many causes.  But, cesium chloride and oxygen drops will take care of it.  And one more thing, some of these remedies cannot be sold as a cancer treatment.  So, they are sold as vitamins.  But, in their website, they are allowed to say what it cures.  But, their labels cannot say a word about cancer.  So, you should start in the vitamin section of the internet.  Good luck my friend.
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Don't trust me or your doctor but pro-biotics are harmless compared to even an asiprin. Do your own research and discover the truth for yourself. If I told you that Chemo-Therapy was the best thing for your condition, would you believe me? If it is food then it is probably not going to injure you.
943963
A Dr can prescribe it for you but I think you have to have Cancer or Glycoma....
373436
yeah, there is a good chance that you can cure cancer. to me, anything is possible. you just have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
767165
No, it was not the combination of these. I tell all of my patients on chemo that they are to call my office immediately for a temp greater than or equal to 100.5. You could have an infection. You need to see your oncologist immediately.
647071
I would ask your doc.
216524
I think, It depends on how many you have a day.\nHow bad it is.\nAnd u really need the meds. to go with if.\nI think you should get a hold of him tommorw.
1126268
You would really have to discuss this with your mothers doctor.  But if you've already had radiation therapy, that leaves more, more aggressive chemotherapy or surgery.  Cortico steriods can also be of some use, but usually only for symptomatic control.
121978
You would become very sick. (Sicker according to the question)\nYou would become anemic.
142920
I would get checked out. That's straight-up nasty to begin with, but yes, disease can be spread that way.
322021
I would suggest that you ask your doctor this question.
65628
yes you can and alot of it can come from the treatments you get, such as chemo and radation. one never knows how thier body will react to this stuff. i wish you and whoever it is your asking for all the best. get to a dietation for the best foods to eat
50003
Depends on if I was in loe with them.  If they are the absolute love of your life and you know that you will get married and be together forever, then go for it.  If not then why bother being strapped with a painful disease, that you can pass on to others including your children?