Physician here - the other poster hit the nail on the hear with this one. So many MDs feel like they have to "do everything" for their patients. It can be harder to talk about the "do less" or "do nothing but manage symptoms" options, but those are REAL options. You seem like you have a very level headed approach to this bad news. You don't have to do all the treatment if it's not going to net you anything that is worthwhile to YOU. Good luck to you and your family! I hope the rest of the time you have is good, high quality, and is what you want it to be!
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Physician here - the other poster hit the nail on the hear with this one. So many MDs feel like they have to "do everything" for their patients. It can be harder to talk about the "do less" or "do nothing but manage symptoms" options, but those are REAL options. You seem like you have a very level headed approach to this bad news. You don't have to do all the treatment if it's not going to net you anything that is worthwhile to YOU. Good luck to you and your family! I hope the rest of the time you have is good, high quality, and is what you want it to be!
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