Cancer get treated or not?

NKP · 11-28-2006, 06:12 AM

Hey well i was just wondering what people would do if they found out they had cancer. I know if i had it i wouldnt get treated, i will be like i have it so now it must be my time to go.

So what would you do? get treated or now? and why?

**BellaDonna** · 11-28-2006, 07:27 AM

I would definitly get treated. Cancer does not always have to be a death sentence. There are many survivors. Treatment can be the difference between life and death for patients.

What would have happened if Lance Armstrong chose not to get treated?

BellaDonna

agent · 11-28-2006, 09:24 AM

I'd get treated right up until they told me there was nothing left, and then continue with non-medical treatments.

When stuff like that hits you, you have to come out swinging...

RayKay · 11-28-2006, 09:24 AM

Definitely would, I would try.

I have had a LOT of cancer in my family. Treatment has really come a LONG way since even 10 years ago. Diagnosis is often so early that treatments are even MORE effective.

You can see my thread "My Mum has Cancer" but my mum was diagnosed last December with advanced breast cancer. And, though she saw her parents go through treatments, she opted to do everything she could because she believes life is special, and that you do fight for it if you can, not just for herself, but for her kids, partner. My grandmother due to treatments had 10 more wonderful years before it reoccurred in her other breast (she chose not to get both removed). That was 10 more years her children got to know her, and 10 more years worth of grandchildren she saw born and got to grandmother.

Sure, it was not always easy, but she is doing WONDERFULLY a year later, and is living life 110% to the fullest and I am so proud of her. I would support her if it came back and she did not want to do it again, but I am so glad she has fought it.

So, yes, I would. Not just for me, but for my family, my dreams. If it did not work, then I would accept that, but with so many people getting cancer these days more than the past, I would say it's not that "natural" and there is nothing wrong in treating it. Because treatments are amazingly better these days. There is a time when sometimes you have to say, no more...but so much cancer is caught so early, when it is treatable and recovery chances are so wonderful, it would seem odd to me to not try to be honest.

I am vigilant in my breast exams so that I CAN find it early and treat it earlier. Due to my genetic risk, my chances are VERY great I will be dealing with breast cancer in the next 10-20 years. If I found a lump early on, with treatment your chances of survical are over 90%...why would I NOT do something then? My mothers chances were 50-50 (she was vigilant too but hers was hard to find and very rare) and she still fought for that positive 50. If I found it later, I would still fight.

Aside from which, when I was YOUR age actually, I was diagnosied with high risk cervical dysplasia, which is precancer of the cervix. If I had NOT done anything, chances are great I would be dead, and I truly would of missed out on the joys and experiences in life I have had. I had a boyfriend die at age 25, and he would of done anything to be able to still be here, but he did not have that choice. As long as I have a choice, I will fight for it.

applepie · 11-28-2006, 10:18 AM

I can't imagine not getting treated. I know there are certain religions that don't believe in vaccines or certain medical treatments but if we have the technology to allow people to live longer, why not take up the opportunity?

I think it's best to apply the situation to a family member/friend. If you found out someone you loved had cancer and they didn't want to get treated, would you be upset? Would you want them to do what they can to live?

southerngirl · 11-28-2006, 11:18 AM

I would get treated.

I would fight for my life, and keep going until I was six feet under. Id go down swinging if I didnt win.

Dako · 11-28-2006, 11:19 AM

I know so many healthy people who overcame cancer, I'd seek treatment.

I do have a friend with metastatic bone cancer who refuses treatment because he fully expects to die in a few months, and radiation and chemo have poor track records for his condition, while weakening the immune system. He's a rare exception to the dozens of friends and family who dealt with cancer successfully.

My ex's sister was diagnosed with a severe form of cancer as a child, and expected to die before adulthood. With chemosurgery and medications, she's still scuba diving, surfing and biking at 55. My ex just had a brain tumor removed and is back at work.

Juliana · 11-28-2006, 12:14 PM

Oh, h*ll, you can die from anything -- you can die from a kidney infection -- is that "your time to go?"

If the medicine exists to treat something, you should treat it. Otherwise, millions of years of evolution just go to waste!

Nick341 · 11-29-2006, 07:42 AM

Thats true to its nature.The hundreds of evolutions is

meant specially for the better race productions and to keep the fitness and

to ensure a good health on a whole.

Best Regards,
Nick

11-28-2006, 06:12 AM	#1
NKP Offline Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,313	Cancer get treated or not? Hey well i was just wondering what people would do if they found out they had cancer. I know if i had it i wouldnt get treated, i will be like i have it so now it must be my time to go. So what would you do? get treated or now? and why? __________________ I’ve got no place to go I’ve got nowhere to run They’d love to watch me fall They think they know it all I’m a nightmare, a disaster That’s what they always said I’m a lost cause, not a hero But I’ll make it on my own I’ve gotta prove them wrong Me against the world It’s me against the world

11-28-2006, 07:27 AM	#2
BellaDonna Online Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: U.S. Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 6,584	I would definitly get treated. Cancer does not always have to be a death sentence. There are many survivors. Treatment can be the difference between life and death for patients. What would have happened if Lance Armstrong chose not to get treated? BellaDonna __________________ "Well behaved women rarely make history." "Friendship should be a refuge, not an ordeal." Please see the forum rules for posting on enotalone:http://www.enotalone.com/forum/forum-rules.php

11-28-2006, 09:24 AM	#3
agent Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Gender: Female Age: 27 Posts: 3,891	I'd get treated right up until they told me there was nothing left, and then continue with non-medical treatments. When stuff like that hits you, you have to come out swinging... __________________ "You have a right to experiment with your life. You will make mistakes. And they are right too." - Anais Nin "Come now, don't make such a funeral face. It isn't dying that's sad; it's living when you're not happy." -Octave Mirbeau "Don't be sad, don't be angry, if life deceives you! Submit to your grief; your time for joy will come, believe me." -Aleksandr Pushkin

11-28-2006, 09:24 AM	#4
RayKay Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Middle of Canada Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 13,270	Definitely would, I would try. I have had a LOT of cancer in my family. Treatment has really come a LONG way since even 10 years ago. Diagnosis is often so early that treatments are even MORE effective. You can see my thread "My Mum has Cancer" but my mum was diagnosed last December with advanced breast cancer. And, though she saw her parents go through treatments, she opted to do everything she could because she believes life is special, and that you do fight for it if you can, not just for herself, but for her kids, partner. My grandmother due to treatments had 10 more wonderful years before it reoccurred in her other breast (she chose not to get both removed). That was 10 more years her children got to know her, and 10 more years worth of grandchildren she saw born and got to grandmother. Sure, it was not always easy, but she is doing WONDERFULLY a year later, and is living life 110% to the fullest and I am so proud of her. I would support her if it came back and she did not want to do it again, but I am so glad she has fought it. So, yes, I would. Not just for me, but for my family, my dreams. If it did not work, then I would accept that, but with so many people getting cancer these days more than the past, I would say it's not that "natural" and there is nothing wrong in treating it. Because treatments are amazingly better these days. There is a time when sometimes you have to say, no more...but so much cancer is caught so early, when it is treatable and recovery chances are so wonderful, it would seem odd to me to not try to be honest. I am vigilant in my breast exams so that I CAN find it early and treat it earlier. Due to my genetic risk, my chances are VERY great I will be dealing with breast cancer in the next 10-20 years. If I found a lump early on, with treatment your chances of survical are over 90%...why would I NOT do something then? My mothers chances were 50-50 (she was vigilant too but hers was hard to find and very rare) and she still fought for that positive 50. If I found it later, I would still fight. Aside from which, when I was YOUR age actually, I was diagnosied with high risk cervical dysplasia, which is precancer of the cervix. If I had NOT done anything, chances are great I would be dead, and I truly would of missed out on the joys and experiences in life I have had. I had a boyfriend die at age 25, and he would of done anything to be able to still be here, but he did not have that choice. As long as I have a choice, I will fight for it. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]<--- [COLOR=sienna]Carbun the Super-Bunny[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#556b2f][/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]At the end of the day, how you imprinted on someones life and heart is the only true mark any of us leave on this earth and is what we are most proud of... [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- My Biggest Hero and Mentor: My Mum.[/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=orange][B]Il faut d'abord durer [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- Ernest Hemingway[/SIZE][/I] Last edited by RayKay; 11-28-2006 at 09:28 AM.

11-28-2006, 11:18 AM	#6
southerngirl Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW Georgia Gender: Female Posts: 3,032	I would get treated. I would fight for my life, and keep going until I was six feet under. Id go down swinging if I didnt win. __________________ A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own. Latin Proverb

11-28-2006, 10:18 AM	#5
applepie Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 408	I can't imagine not getting treated. I know there are certain religions that don't believe in vaccines or certain medical treatments but if we have the technology to allow people to live longer, why not take up the opportunity? I think it's best to apply the situation to a family member/friend. If you found out someone you loved had cancer and they didn't want to get treated, would you be upset? Would you want them to do what they can to live?

11-28-2006, 11:19 AM	#7
Dako Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: None Specified Posts: 9,115	I know so many healthy people who overcame cancer, I'd seek treatment. I do have a friend with metastatic bone cancer who refuses treatment because he fully expects to die in a few months, and radiation and chemo have poor track records for his condition, while weakening the immune system. He's a rare exception to the dozens of friends and family who dealt with cancer successfully. My ex's sister was diagnosed with a severe form of cancer as a child, and expected to die before adulthood. With chemosurgery and medications, she's still scuba diving, surfing and biking at 55. My ex just had a brain tumor removed and is back at work. Last edited by Dako; 11-28-2006 at 11:48 AM.

11-28-2006, 12:14 PM	#8
Juliana Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 985	Oh, h*ll, you can die from anything -- you can die from a kidney infection -- is that "your time to go?" If the medicine exists to treat something, you should treat it. Otherwise, millions of years of evolution just go to waste! __________________ "I cannot rest from travel, I will drink life to the lees." -- Tennyson

11-29-2006, 07:42 AM	#9
Nick341 Offline Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Thats true to its nature.The hundreds of evolutions is meant specially for the better race productions and to keep the fitness and to ensure a good health on a whole. Best Regards, Nick __________________ http://www.breastcancer-info.org