Mom (65yo) diagnosed with stage IV and refused chemo
Context: Mom was first diagnosed stage 4 colorectal cancer in Nov 2025 and had undergone surgery within that month as well. The surgeon successfully removed the tumor but still afraid and worried the baby cancer cells would spread to other parts which everyone is telling her to start chemo. After countless scans and all, her body seems fine and has not metasised. Lungs liver all ok for now.
Mom’s sister, my aunt who was 76 years old, passed away due to side effects from the chemo. This caused her not wanting to take chemo and live happier life. It was traumatic for her when she was hospitalised for 3 months.
She told me that she could feel her immune system is weak and her body is fragile and she’s pretty thin now so she said she didn’t want to take chemo.
She started eating healthy and all now too. I can see her mood is getting better too. I would encourage her to exercise and walk bit by bit sometimes.. cuz she gets tired easily
I would like to know if there’s any successful stories whereby people who got diagnosed, refused chemo and got to live til old age? I know many people would advise to take chemo. Even some people are scolding her to take chemo…
I am respecting my mom’s decision and I will be there for her as much as possible.