If you decide against chemo and rad and you have a family, - they put a guilt trip on you

Posted: Sep 4th, 2019 - 6:53 am In Reply to: I'm in a similar situation to a degree.... - Just me

and you are made to feel ashamed and selfish as if you do not care enough to be "around for them. The games they play to get the $$$ that chemo and rad provide the medical community. They should honor and respect all the wishes and desires of the patient.

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