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Harriet - 2006-07-20 09:13:07
This is exactly what happened to my grandfather -- same kind of cancer, same reasons (a lifetime of drinking and heavy smoking). My grandfather did go through treatment -- I think he was trying to hang in there for my grandmother. I would never want to be the one to make that kind of decision on someone else's behalf, but for him at least I think if he had to do it over, he would forgo the treatment. He found it demoralizing and exhausting. Although it did give us one more Christmas all together, which is a really nice thing to have had. It's hard to watch, no matter what the decision. I've been thinking about you and your dad a lot the last couple of days.
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rs536-2000 - 2006-07-20 09:32:13
I worked very briefly with a physician who treated inoperable cancer and I agree with your dad's way of thinking. I find it odd that so many people are willing to go through painful treatment. I hope the storm isn't too shitty.
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tali - 2006-07-20 15:28:41
I agree...to me, it's more about quality of life than quantity..and if the chances are so slim, and the treatment will make me feel even worse..why prolong it? We are forced to see pts by docs who don't agree with that way of thinking. Drives me nuts.
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