Hi there, new to the forum. I have a decision to make and could use some thoughtful input.
I'm 40 yrs old currently in treatment for stage 4. Originally diagnosed Oct. '17, after bowel resection and 8 rounds of chemo I got 4 months of NED before they found it in my liver. Am two months post liver resection, just resumed chemo (Fulfiri) last week.
A friendly acquaintance passed away yesterday. We weren't close, but have all the same friends, and would always stop to chat when we ran into each other when I visit the town I used to live in. He was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 5 weeks ago, there wasn't anything they could do. He just turned 39.
So now I'm trying to decide if I am going to the celebration of life. Normally I absolutely would be there. Maybe I'm being a bit of a wimp, but I don't know how well I'll handle a cancer funeral of one of my peers. Also worried I'll spend the whole time answering friends' questions about my cancer and treatment.
Probably overthinking it, but would appreciate others' thoughts, especially if you sadly have experience with such a thing. Thanks.