Hello, I have just recently been diagnosed with ESS low grade, and have just been told I had "extensive lymphovascular permeation". Because of this, my oncologist has recommended radiation treatment, mainly for prophylatic reasons. Everything I have read says radiation really doesn't help. If the cancer comes back, its coming back, no matter. Has anyone had radiation treatment that could convince me it's what I need to do? I am probably a little different than most as I my will to live is not so great. However, I have a 14 yr. old son who I believe deserves to have his mom around at least until he graduates, but I have always told myself, if I ever got cancer I would not put my family or myself through all the horrible treatments and leave a huge financial bill behind. I believe God will help me through no matter what happens. I do however feel my desire to do nothing as far as treatment goes is quite selfish, mainly because of my son. I guess I need some encouragement as to why I should spend thousands of dollars for something that may or may not help. I am also worried about the good cells that will be affected during radiation. My doctor also recommends megase therapy after raditaion, but I am not going to take it. If I take anything, it will be letrizole. I refuse to gain the weight, as well as all the other side affects I have read about, and am a teacher, so I need all the energy I can muster. Whatever thoughts you could share that would help me become a little more "motivated" would help. Thanks.
bioteach