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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / November 2007Prayers+++
My daughter, age 42, passed away from breast cancer on Oct 27 in San Antonio, Tx. I did not know til last nite when family got in that when found she was given only 2 yrs to live, but she only made it to a year and a half. She was home this past August. and looked so good, but was suffering terribly, which was hidden from me. Anyone who say military drs are the best, are full of baloney. It was hospice drs that helped her the most. If I was ever diagnosed with cancer, I would not accept any treatment. She so many dif chemos an radiation, that only prolonges her suffering. > My daughter, age 42, passed away from breast cancer on Oct 27 in San > Antonio, Tx. I did not know til last nite when family got in that when [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > any treatment. She so many dif chemos an radiation, that only prolonges > her suffering. I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter, but glad she is now at peace. It can be a difficult decision whether to use chemotherapy etc. on terminal cancer. One has to balance the probable increase in quality life expectancy against the certain loss of life-quality for a period beforehand. The average benefit found across the population is surprisingly small, but usually there is a benefit. For younger patients like your daughter and my late wife, the potential benefit is a lot greater, but the chance of success is less, so it an even bigger gamble. We too found the hospice very helpful and understanding for the short time that my wife was there. Tim Jackson >My daughter, age 42, passed away from breast cancer on Oct 27 in San >Antonio, Tx. I did not know til last nite when family got in that when [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >any treatment. She so many dif chemos an radiation, that only prolonges >her suffering. I'm very very sorry for your loss.  Signature"It's easier to get forgiveness than permission." Rear Admiral "Amazing" Grace Hopper > My daughter, age 42, passed away from breast cancer on Oct 27 in San > Antonio, Tx. I did not know til last nite when family got in that when [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > any treatment. She so many dif chemos an radiation, that only prolonges > her suffering. That's a sad story but I hope you will change your mind about refusing treatment if you ever are diagnosed with breast (or any) cancer. Many people's lives are saved or at least extended by modern treatments. Life is good (if it were not we wouldn't grieve when someone loses it) and worth extending. Hugs, Mary > > My daughter, age 42, passed away from breast cancer on Oct 27 in San > > Antonio, Tx. I did not know til last nite when family got in that when [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Life is good (if it were not we wouldn't grieve when someone loses it) and > worth extending. --------------- Yes, I absolutely agree with Mary. Hugs from me too. Eva I am so sorry. Barb |
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