Zombie's Cancer Journey: The Beginning of the End

[IamtheZombie]

Previous thread is HERE

Five years on from my first treatment, the options have pretty much run out.

Please join us for the rest of the journey. Doom and gloom is absolutely banned. There are still laughs and love to share and celebrate.

That sounds like a very gruelling prospect Zomb for not very much definite return.

I think we've all felt quite upset, for quite a long tome that you are in the situation that you are in.

It's a decision made in the same vein of bravery that you've shown for the last... um ... 6/7 years(?) since you were first diagnosed.

I admire you for making it, and would do the same in your position.
Lots of love xxx

Slanket for you too, Somer and mulled wine

Exit

Respect to u zombs. X

I have lurked on many of your threads Zombie. I think you have displayed great courage and dignity throughout your threads, and the decision you have now made confirms that. You need to make the right choices for you and no-one could question that. heads back to lurker's corner

I'm so sorry you have had to make this decision. None of us would question your desire to live better rather than (possibly) exist a little longer. Neither option is what any of us would choose but given the options it is totally understandable you have decided as you have.
Here. Whenever. No seriously. Puppy won't let me sleep. I'm your 2/3/4/5 am buddy. Gentle cwtch.

Another lurker popping on briefly. I've been saddened to read your recent updates Zombie and just wanted to wish you all the best. For what it's worth, my mum made a similar call towards the end of her journey with bowel cancer and I don't think she, or we, ever regretted it. Those last few months were full of life and very precious.

Oh Zombie. Sorry, I had to go off for a hug and a tissue before responding.

All I can say is that I'm in awe at your wisdom, your clarity, your grace.

Dear Zombie that sounds like a sensible and wise decision.

Now you can get on with all your plans for ZombieLad's visit.

Zombie - I completely understand your decision and think you're definitely prioritising what's important. Life filled with love and laughter, not just time. I hope I would choose the same.

To be fair, as the outcomes of the trial were unknown, there is no way of knowing whether it WOULD have extended the time you have, but it would DEFINITELY have buggered up the quality of it.

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Yes, the trial does all sound a bit much Zombie. A good decision, well made. Big hug x

Love and laugh my lovely. Love and laugh.

I can guarantee you laughs and much love from your virtual godchildren. FidGirl hasn't coloured her hair lately but FidBoy1 is in Berlin and lord knows what he's up to.

Will send you pics, they all ask after you.

Everyone has such a high opinion of you. I've read your threads (took me ages!).
You r a remarkable human being, rejoice in that. X

zombie

Hugs, lovely Zombie

Hugs zombie x

As ever, I am still not sure what to say, even having pondered while you worked through this.

So I shall swallow the lump in my throat, chuck a box of tissues in for whoever isn't feeling as stoic as you have been, and even though I don't drink, I raise my to you Zombie.
May the remainder of your ride be as comfortable as humanly possible, and may the enormous affection you are held in by a bunch of strangers on T'internet give you a smile even on the shittiest days

Zombie imo you have made the right decision.

Hugs for you x

Absolutely your choice. With love .

Roll on Friday 16th and our mob individual parties for ZombieLad. Hope you have a great day. X

When is ZombieLad expected? And his ZombieBride?

Zombie, you know you don't have to always be stoic and sensible and rational, don't you?
I like a good rant - moan and complain and howl. Then carry on regardless

Oh Zombie!

Absolutely your choice Zombie and I have nothing but the greatest of love & respect for you. It can't have been an easy choice but you know you best. The trial sounds like, well, an ordeal with no guaranteed outcome, a lot of to-ing and fro-ing and a lot of worry and strain on you.

Much love & hugs - let the phalanx assemble with all the love, support, shoulders, ears and other random parts and march forward with you. There's weddings and all sorts to look forward to.

Right come on everyone. There but for the grace and all that.

We need a plan.

I completely understand your decision Zombie. Quality over quantity. We will all try and keep your spirits up as much as we can.
For now we have to concentrate on the wedding ! Have you got your outfit ?

Speaking of the wedding...do they need a page boy? I have a very naughty cute 16 month old who would be perfect and I'd quite like to send him to America right now as he is still not asleep