Is SCLC treatment worth it if it's likely to come back?

Making decisions about cancer treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when facing uncertainty about outcomes. Many people in this community have wrestled with similar questions about whether treatment is worthwhile, and these feelings are completely understandable. While treatment decisions are deeply personal and best discussed with your medical team, connecting with others who've faced similar choices might help you process these difficult thoughts - consider sharing more about what specific concerns weigh heaviest on your mind.

They have so many more treatments for SCLC I have it I’m doing immunotherapy ! Mine is stage 3 and I get down sometimes but I have to think positive I’m 64 I was forced into retirement because I drove truck and my back is fried. I don’t take any pain pills except for tramadol and if you don’t want to do the treatment, don’t do the treatment you’ll figure it out.

There's lots of things you can do to help fight cancer

I keep getting mixed messages? Some say to read all you can about your disease! So you know what questions to ask? Others say stay off google and the internet! It’ll only depress you! Which is true! Some say this or that supplement? Others say that taking supplements can interfere with your treatment? Some say to take ivermectin or fenben? Others my Dr being one said don’t! He said he wanted to give chemo/radiation a try? He implied he would drop me as a patient!

Stay off the internet! Mostly lies ! I have SCLC I did 4 3 rounds each and 35 radiations you have to have a positive attitude and think that it’s not gonna come back. I am waiting for my CT scan and my PET scan to see what’s happening and I’ve already did four rounds of immunotherapy so I stay off the Internet cause it’s all bullshit anyway.

Lea I’ll be praying for you!

I think they care and try everything they can to save lives. Also,each of the treatments reacts differently to each individual person because of our health and age etc..

Hey Darlin Happy Saturday! I am 70 years old, was diagnosed with SCLC in 2022 and I too was not a candidate for surgery. I went through chemo, radiation and immunotherapy which I have completed all. Short answer to your question is it worth it: yes! I'm still here and living my life. My energy level is lower than it was but I walk my dog 4-5 days a week and can still do everything just at a different pace. Your life is still worth living. Please don't ever give up! Sending prayers your way!

I was diagnosed with SCLC last August. I underwent surgery, but the cancer has spread to several lymph nodes. I have received chemo and radiation and will start Immunotherapy, after I have CT scans done early next month. So far, I have been able to handle the side effects of treatment. However, if I can not tolerate any future treatment, I will stop it and let nature take its course. I am 74 and have other health problems, so I may feel differently if I were younger and healthier.

Had 30 rounds of radiation and 3 rounds of chemo too sick t

To do last round of chemo. Pet scans and brain scans are good for now