I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in sept of 06-?!

I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in sept of 06-?

Since then I've had chemo & radiation treatment at the same time for 5 weeks, I had cancerous tumors removed from rectum, I still have to have chemo treatment, I wear an infusion pump this really sucks. If they removed the cancerous tumors why must I still under go the chemo treatments, my **** tail is 5fu, they also give me eloxim which makes me sensitive to cold. When will I be able not to have any treatments? I feel that the treatment is worse than the disease. If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't I would let nature take its course. I'm on my second power port, first one got infected and had to be removed. I was in so much pain I prayed to die.

You do not need to continue with treatment if you decide not to do this. The decision is totally up to you. You need to call your doctor and discuss this issue thoroughly. You are only being treated because you agreed to do this. If you feel that the treatment is worse than the disease than you can stop it at anytime. It is your life.

I am sorry that you have had such a difficult time. If you decide to go off treatment you should talk to a medical social worker who can help you decide what to do next. At some point you may need to contact hospice to help you with the next step in this difficult journey.

Stay strong and call your doctor today. Treatment is your decision and no one elses.