AN is my first medical crisis and from it I have learned just how personal medical choices are. I can think of a number of times over my adult life that a family member or friend would make a medical decision that I could not understand, and I would feel compelled to provide well-intended, but probably unwelcome advice about the situation.
Now that I have been faced with making such a decision, I understand how many factors weigh into the decision-making process - facts about treatment options, other health considerations, age, emotions, lifestyle, career, risk tolerance, family situations, financial circumstances, etc. The list goes on and on. No one can really understand completely everything that is factored in unless they are the person making the decision. The important thing is for the individual to make a decision based on sound information, taking into account their own situation to arrive at a choice that brings them peace and the best chances for an outcome that they can live with.
I believe that we can best serve one another in this forum when we are supportive and share our experiences and information so that everyone can make their own best decision.
Here's to everyone finding their own "right" answers!
