After my last post, I have decided to leave reddit. Someone made a comment and it could have sent me into a depression, but it actually just made me angry. I think we are all here to try to find answers and not receive sarcasm . I wish the best for all of you! Be careful on some of the opinions that others give you. Don't let them take your joy !
(Stage 4 since April of last year, just started targeted therapy)
So, I recently had a hospital stay that was a total nightmare! Due to my Hospital stay, I ended up not taking my targeted meds and I haven't gone back on them yet because I'm looking for a new doctor. With all the anxiety of that situation, I decided at that point I was done! It's been a few weeks and I'm still trying to figure things out.. if I'm going to continue on or not.
I don't have kids, my parents are gone, but I still have siblings who care an awful lot. They want me to continue on, but I'm not sure it's worth it with the horrible side effects I've been getting on the latest drugs. And there's no guarantee it will extend my life. Is it worth it when you're just bedridden most of the day? Or has anyone decided to forgo their treatment and go on hospice? I would love to hear your thoughts. I have an appointment with a new doctor on Friday, a different hospital system altogether, so I will try to keep positive. Thanks for your input!
I just started with Braf and Mek inhibitors, and I'm miserable!! I can't even keep the pills down the nausea is so bad. Does anyone have any wise words for me? Does it get better or is this what I should expect for the next 6 to 8 months?