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51. If it's shrinking things down to a manageable level and buying you

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 11:39 PM

Aug 2014

at least as much good time between sessions as the sessions last, you need to look at it and decide whether that good time is worth the bad time.

If it's not buying you much of any good time, that calls for a much harder look at what it's doing to you and family around you.

When/if you've decided that you've had enough, you are within your rights to ask for palliative care that will allow you to live whatever time you've got in a fair amount of comfort.

I can't make any decisions for you, I can only help you think about what they are.

I just hope you're here to give Republicans the skewering they so richly deserve for a very long time to come.

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Kinda scared shitless [View all] Tab Aug 2014 OP

Best thoughts and vibes to you, Tab. femmocrat Aug 2014 #1

Well, shoot. Wishes and healing vibes to you.... villager Aug 2014 #2

Sending good vibes malaise Aug 2014 #3

Wishes headed your way. Good luck. n/t FSogol Aug 2014 #4

many sympathies and strength to you steve2470 Aug 2014 #5

So sorry, Tab. City Lights Aug 2014 #6

Fear is a natural reaction... Wounded Bear Aug 2014 #7

I hope you feel stronger soon Tsiyu Aug 2014 #8

Fear comes in waves. This too will pass. grahamhgreen Aug 2014 #9

It doesn't pass, at least for me. mimi85 Aug 2014 #114

Sending good vibes - TBF Aug 2014 #10

... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #11

It is scary stuff. brer cat Aug 2014 #12

Healing vibes to you Tab. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #13

Do you have support? I can only tell you things you already know...once you go through it well Drew Richards Aug 2014 #14

Good luck and good health to you Tab. redwitch Aug 2014 #15

can only imagine how scary this is, but sending all the healing vibes and positive thoughts I can. niyad Aug 2014 #16

I Hear Medical Marijuana Helps... WillyT Aug 2014 #17

... Liberal_in_LA Aug 2014 #18

I'm so sorry, Tab! Sissyk Aug 2014 #19

Sending all my good vibes your way, Tab octoberlib Aug 2014 #20

Sending Positive vibes. onecaliberal Aug 2014 #21

((Tab)) irisblue Aug 2014 #22

Kick ass, Tab. aikoaiko Aug 2014 #23

I'm very sorry for what you're going through. polly7 Aug 2014 #24

Sending good thoughts and energy. ladyVet Aug 2014 #25

You are entitled to sympathy elleng Aug 2014 #26

Lots of love and good vibes to you, Tab MissDeeds Aug 2014 #27

more healing vibes headed your way... magical thyme Aug 2014 #28

its okay to feel what you feel. I'm sorry you have to. I send you all the good roguevalley Aug 2014 #29

I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this. WCLinolVir Aug 2014 #30

Nothing wrong with wanting a little sympathy and you have mine. Best wishes. Vattel Aug 2014 #31

GLad you were willing to reach out... FailureToCommunicate Aug 2014 #32

I'm sorry cate94 Aug 2014 #33

Good vibes to you, Tab mike dub Aug 2014 #34

Even if it is sympathy you want that is okay. Will be praying for you in my own way. jwirr Aug 2014 #35

(((Tab}}} We can listen. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #36

Replies like these are one of the reasons i've stuck LibDemAlways Aug 2014 #37

Hang in there . Someone I know said "I'll do it so I can stick around and see what happens" lunasun Aug 2014 #38

Immuno therapy sorefeet Aug 2014 #39

Wishing you strength for this next round of chemo Tab ... slipslidingaway Aug 2014 #40

Sorry to hear you are going through this treestar Aug 2014 #41

Wishing you all the best and full recovery... Moostache Aug 2014 #42

Really sorry to here this, Tab. 2theleft Aug 2014 #43

we are here for you grasswire Aug 2014 #44

Yes cwydro Aug 2014 #94

I would be too. blackspade Aug 2014 #45

Another opinion is always worth it ... slipslidingaway Aug 2014 #50

That does sounds scary A Little Weird Aug 2014 #46

Hugs for you from a survivor. 840high Aug 2014 #47

Hey, Tab. Good luck to ya. I kinda know where you're coming from, lob1 Aug 2014 #48

There are drugs to increase appetite. mimi85 Aug 2014 #115

Strength and honor. WheelWalker Aug 2014 #49

If it's shrinking things down to a manageable level and buying you Warpy Aug 2014 #51

So sorry bigtonka Aug 2014 #52

Welcome to DU, bigtonka! calimary Aug 2014 #58

Be VERY careful with astragalus. It was mimi85 Aug 2014 #116

Hey Tab, you go ahead and vent and "troll for sympathy." Lots of big shoulders here! calimary Aug 2014 #53

Beautiful post and very accurate. There are 'always' people here to listen, cry with, celebrate polly7 Aug 2014 #57

Tab Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2014 #54

You thorougly deserve sympathy LittleBlue Aug 2014 #55

Hang in there Tab mimi85 Aug 2014 #56

I am so sorry. Arugula Latte Aug 2014 #59

You have every reason to be... adirondacker Aug 2014 #60

All I can give you is my best wishes and support Blue_Tires Aug 2014 #61

(((hugs))), Tab. sueh Aug 2014 #62

So sorry you have to go through this. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #63

It is true, I do not know what to say. KitSileya Aug 2014 #64

you can and you will Skittles Aug 2014 #65

There are those who admire your courage DFW Aug 2014 #66

I hope sharing here gives you some comfort and support. cbayer Aug 2014 #67

I don't blame you, sweet Tab.. Sending these to you.. Cha Aug 2014 #68

Hoping for the very best Ilsa Aug 2014 #69

*hugs* Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #70

My thoughts are with you. democrank Aug 2014 #71

A friend of mine faced a similar conundrum. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #72

I was going to say do what I did whistler162 Aug 2014 #73

Best of luck to you, Tab. NaturalHigh Aug 2014 #74

If it's worth anything, take comfort indivisibleman Aug 2014 #75

You ctsnowman Aug 2014 #76

Hang in there! LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #77

If you're not scared shitless, you haven't thought it through. sarge43 Aug 2014 #78

*Healing vibes* myrna minx Aug 2014 #79

Stay strong. Eliminate all toxic people from your life, ecstatic Aug 2014 #80

Agree marions ghost Aug 2014 #92

hang in there, honey. mopinko Aug 2014 #81

You have a right to be scared. Cancer and chemo are scary. Are you able Nay Aug 2014 #82

Be brave. kentuck Aug 2014 #83

Healing and soothing vibes to you Tab geardaddy Aug 2014 #84

. libodem Aug 2014 #85

Sending healing light and love to you. Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #86

Hugs cwydro Aug 2014 #87

Thanks to all Tab Aug 2014 #88

Thanks for the update, Tab MissDeeds Aug 2014 #106

I'm with ya negoldie Aug 2014 #89

negoldie, by chance would you have mantle cell lymphoma? kaiden Aug 2014 #101

No, it's colon cancer that metastasized to the lungs, but now may have spread further. Tab Aug 2014 #110

I am so sorry... Contrary1 Aug 2014 #103

Can't imagine. Hugs. riqster Aug 2014 #90

Prayers to you,,,, benld74 Aug 2014 #91

((Tab)) lovemydog Aug 2014 #93

Sending strength, hope and healing energy your way. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2014 #95

... Mnemosyne Aug 2014 #96

Will be thinking of you - blm Aug 2014 #97

keep us posted cwydro Aug 2014 #98

We can't know what your treatment is like, Tab locks Aug 2014 #99

Fingers crossed Worried senior Aug 2014 #100

chin up and be strong! blindersoff Aug 2014 #102

As a cancer survivor, TNNurse Aug 2014 #104

I'm a 26 year survivor. MarianJack Aug 2014 #105

TALK TO US TAB Skittles Aug 2014 #107

Good, healing vibes to you. Triana Aug 2014 #108

how are you doing, Tab ? steve2470 Aug 2014 #109

Spent yesterday and today just sleeping, eating little Tab Aug 2014 #111

...... steve2470 Aug 2014 #112

it sounds horrible... so bad. and to do this for so long. seabeyond Aug 2014 #113

Slightly better today Tab Aug 2014 #117

hugs, keep us updated please nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #119

Thanks for the update Tab ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #120

Breast cancer survivor here. MoonRiver Aug 2014 #118

I confess to wondering if I should just drop meds at all Tab Sep 2014 #121

I admire your willingness to discuss this. kentuck Sep 2014 #122