If you had cancer and had a twenty percent chance of living would you receive treatment?

Having lost several family members to cancer, I would have to say no. I couldn't let my children go through that long, drawn out battle, when the chances are that in the end I would lose. Plus, I think it would kill my husband to have to watch me slowly dying. We've actually had this conversation and said that the chances would have to be at least 50%. This is just what we have decided for us - and I absolutely do not push this opinion on anyone else.

It depends upon what 20% means and how long it would prolong my life and what greater quality of life would be acheived. If it gave me another year of good living, I could really enjoy that with my family, finish some books, and prepare my affairs. I could not give a cut and dry answer. I know one thing, I already have a 100% chance of dying. The death rate so far is pretty impressive. I want to live until then.

I don't think so. I would use all my strength i had left to enjoy what little life i had left. I would not want to be sick and miss important things because i was on treatment. I think 20% would be a message in itself.

Depends on which treatment and how long it would be estimated it would last for. e.g. testicular cancer - Yeah I'd have the surgery. Freeze some of my assets first though.

Is that "would you", or "should you"??

In the UK you would get treatment on the NHS, any chance is a chance??

Yes, as a person lacking faith...well not having faith, death scares me a considerable amount. I would do whatever I could to stay alive.