The decision to stop treatment for epithelial ovarian cancer is a difficult one to make. It’s important for women and their families to get as much information as possible from their treatment team and to weigh up the possible benefits and the side effects of each treatment. Quality of life is important.
Ultimately, the decision to stop cancer treatment is the woman’s decision. Family members or partners may not want this to happen. It can be helpful to ask a doctor, counsellor psychologist to talk to the family or partner about their concerns.
Even when treatments stop working, pain and symptom control and support will be available to make the woman as comfortable as possible.
Deciding to stop treatment doesn’t mean giving up hope. Everyone will find hope in their own way – whether it’s about finishing something that is important to them, spending time with family and friends or thoughts about an afterlife if that’s what they believe.
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Making the decision to stop treatment
