Originally Posted by L-Pink

I had a brother die from testicular cancer.
I had a sister die from breast cancer.
My father died of brain cancer.
My mother died from stomach cancer.

All were dead within a year of diagnosis despite aggressive treatment. Treatment that was expensive, painful and humiliating. The cancer just spread and spread. Like Gator stated; cancer can be treated not cured.

You also have to ask if the extra time is even worth the pain, price and self deception/false hope that is part of treatment.
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