The BIG C

[SARGE]

ok... inspired by Paul's thread ( sorry mate .. serious stuff there .. didnt want to step on it ..)


say you went to the doctor and got informed that you have advanced cancer.. you may be able to extend your life by a few months/ years by Chemo/ Radiation, but you quality of life would be shit and it would nearly bankrupt you..and your family

[Delphinus]

At that stage of cancer I wouldnt bother. Had an auntie who went the chemo way, got an infection and passed away 6-12 month earlier. Not to mention the shit quality of life.

If it were really bad I'd then want the assisted suicide. Same goes for if I was in a vege state or close to it.
Alot of stress on familes during these times too... especially if you are on the brink for a while.

[SARGE]

At that stage of cancer I wouldnt bother. Had an auntie who went the chemo way, got an infection and passed away 6-12 month earlier. Not to mention the shit quality of life.

If it were really bad I'd then want the assisted suicide. Same goes for if I was in a vege state or close to it.
Alot of stress on familes during these times too... especially if you are on the brink for a while.

i think my Assisted would be

" help me start this fuckin thing and hold my helmet and the Vidcam.."

[Mr Merde]

Always been impressed by Ernest Hemingway.

From what I understand when he was diagnosed as terminal he went to the bottom of his garden and ate the barrels of a 12 guage.

Nice and quick. Gotta beat a slow and painful exit.

I only hope that if it comes to this for me I have both the strength and the courage to follow his example.

[Hitcher]

If you don't buy a ticket, you don't win Lotto. Despite what the tree hugging hippies amongst us may think, modern medical treatments are one's best bet against Cancer. Yes, there are no silver bullets or guaranteed "cures", but the chances of survival/remission/quality of life are better now than even five years ago and getting better all the time.

Choose life! You'll never fail to be surprised by what it rolls up.

[SARGE]

If you don't buy a ticket, you don't win Lotto. Despite what the tree hugging hippies amongst us may think, modern medical treatments are one's best bet against Cancer. Yes, there are no silver bullets or guaranteed "cures", but the chances of survival/remission/quality of life are better now than even five years ago and getting better all the time.

Choose life! You'll never fail to be surprised by what it rolls up.

i've had several friends go through it ..the cure is worst than the disease

[Hitcher]

i've had several friends go through it ..the cure is worst than the disease

There are many forms of cancer, some more extreme than others. These are not always as bad as the forms your friends may have had and many are treatable without dire side-effects.

If I were diagnosed I would ensure I fully understood the prognosis and treatment options before I took the hot bath, bottle of scotch, razorblade, Leonard Cohen option.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

My sister has cancer, (well had) and its in full remission at present, but she used all natrual treatments...

[SARGE]

There are many forms of cancer, some more extreme than others. These are not always as bad as the forms your friends may have had and many are treatable without dire side-effects.

If I were diagnosed I would ensure I fully understood the prognosis and treatment options before I took the hot bath, bottle of scotch, razorblade, Leonard Cohen option.

for arguments sake .. lets say " terminal" with a chance of extending a year on the lease

[Crasherfromwayback]

for arguments sake .. lets say " terminal" with a chance of extending a year on the lease

Rather pull the pin while I'm able! In style too.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

for arguments sake .. lets say " terminal" with a chance of extending a year on the lease

in this case since I be gonna die... I would rather have quality of quantity

[Sanx]

Quality of life all the way. I've always said that if I end up (for whatever reason) a vegetable in hospital, then I want the plug pulled as soon as possible. If I know I'm going to die in a few months, then fine - I can prepare for it. But what's the point in getting another twelve months at the risk of spending that entire time in constant pain and unable to do anything I enjoy.

As Sarge said, hand me the bike keys - I'm off for one hell of a ride.

[Shadows]

I hope that I never have to make that decision, and until that time which I hope never comes I couldn't say for sure... but I think I'd have to fight the cunt.

12 gauge option would be a definate no-no... think of the poor bugger that finds you (maybe your missus, kid, whatever), let alone the one who has to clean it up!

[blu]

ok... inspired by Paul's thread ( sorry mate .. serious stuff there .. didnt want to step on it ..)


say you went to the doctor and got informed that you have advanced cancer.. you may be able to extend your life by a few months/ years by Chemo/ Radiation, but you quality of life would be shit and it would nearly bankrupt you..and your family

i think a mix of both is good, my mum had the big c she told the doctors how her treatment was going to go she used both ways made her own choices so she controled what was happening to her and told when to stick what she didnt like she is 7 yrs free from cancer.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I used to say that if i was told i had the big C that i would not have chemo but then when it hits you and they say you have probley got cancer you really have to think about it.

I looked at the fact that i have 7 lovely grand children a loving husband and 3 daughters and i decided that i want a bit more time with them and esspecily with the grand kids because they are all just awsome little tresures.

So i would have to say i would try chemo and radiation