Inoperable in the case of Cancer, I guess would mean that eventually the condition would be terminal. When that happens depends on the individual and the treatment. In December 2010, I was told that I had Inoperable Lung Cancer and secondary Spinal Bone Cancer. There never was a prognosis, but I got the impression that Life would be very short. I received six sessions of Chemo in 21 day periods, the result from the latest scan shows a massive reduction in the Lung tumour size and a major improvement in the spine area, alleviating for now the need for radiotherapy.
I was never too keen on the hugely optimistic view that so many people try to tell us at the beginning of the diagnosis, we are all different, health wise and have to take each day as it comes. Most importantly it is the patient who has to take control, particularly regarding the suitability of some of the drugs prescribed. Every problem that arises becomes a new challenge to solve, for example finding food and drink that does not taste so bad that it makes you sick.
I suppose the key to coping with that 'terminal' suggestion or label, is to accept it as possibly a long term prognosis. But there are more important issues to deal with in the present, like making the very best of our time, spending time with those we love, having holiday breaks or sightseeing or just writing a blog in the hope that it cheers someone up a bit !!!
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