Can i stop chemotherapy

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I'm so tired of feeling ill for 3 weeks every month and just want my life back to normal. I was wondering if anyone else feels like this or if anyone has actually stopped their chemo? Best wishes Gill. Don't forget you can call nurses here too or post questions in ask the nurses!! I am going to speak with my oncologost before I make my final decision.

Do let us know how you get on. Best Wishes Gill. I know this post was along time ago but I was wondering what you decided to do. Specific treatments target specific mutations. Learn more here. RET inhibitors target a specific genetic mutation in people with non-small cell lung cancer. Find out how they work and what the research says. Medicare covers many different types of cancer care, including treatment and services for lung cancer.

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