HELP/ ADVICE NEEDED
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:46 pm
Hi,
Nearly three weeks ago my wife was diagnosed with cancer and given a month to live. This was a real kicker as she's battled MS for
over 40 years and also suffers from severe depression. The cancer is impinging on her kidneys and it is this which will kill her.
Medical opinion was that the cancer is inoperable and that death from loss of kidney function is much kinder. Dialysis was not mentioned
and when I asked about it I was told it was too tough for her to handle. As usual she has surprised the doctors who are surprised how
well she is doing. I know dialysis wont cure cancer but it might extend her life. She is not ready to die but doesn't want to live although
deciding she isn't ready to die might point at her actually wanting to be alive. My questions are How bad is dialysis? Have you ever
thought you'd rather be dead than undergo dialysis? Do you know of anyone who has chosen death over dialysis?
Thank you for your time and any help you may give.
Ted
Nearly three weeks ago my wife was diagnosed with cancer and given a month to live. This was a real kicker as she's battled MS for
over 40 years and also suffers from severe depression. The cancer is impinging on her kidneys and it is this which will kill her.
Medical opinion was that the cancer is inoperable and that death from loss of kidney function is much kinder. Dialysis was not mentioned
and when I asked about it I was told it was too tough for her to handle. As usual she has surprised the doctors who are surprised how
well she is doing. I know dialysis wont cure cancer but it might extend her life. She is not ready to die but doesn't want to live although
deciding she isn't ready to die might point at her actually wanting to be alive. My questions are How bad is dialysis? Have you ever
thought you'd rather be dead than undergo dialysis? Do you know of anyone who has chosen death over dialysis?
Thank you for your time and any help you may give.
Ted