.. and I completely understand and am actually surprised he hasn't got to this position sooner. But it's still gut-wrenching
He was diagnosed with cancer (multiple myeloma) 4 years ago, and has done better than his doctors expected; but he's had just about every treatment going and has had enough. (Loads of different chemo, steroids, thalidomide, loads of courses of radiotherapy, metalwork in his arms and legs to replace the crumbled bones, neckbrace, stem-cell transplant ... you name it, he's had it and they all have unpleasant side-effects.)
It's my mum and dad's 40th wedding anniversary in 4 weeks' time, and I think that's his psychological milestone
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My dad is thinking about refusing further treatment...
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roisin · 19/07/2006 20:22
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