What if you get Cancer at 75 years old, will you still want to fight for your life? Assuming you can live another 5 years How much will you spend to treat the illness, assuming you have no insurance?

Really depends on my circumstances then. If I'm alone with no family members around, what's there to fight for? If my loved ones encourage me to, I would.

Hi anon,

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Personally I've thought very hard about this question so many times because I've had family members pass quickly from cancer, friends who survived cancer twice but not the third round, and of course, seen clients diagnosed with that as well (and eventually succumb).

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While not meant to be a philosophical discourse on life in general, and of course my answer could evolve over time (as it has been), here's my thought process in general.

1. Are my chances reasonable? While doctors would tend to reassure patients as part of care management, I'd rather get a straightforward answer about my chances. If it's anything reasonable, I'd fight as long as resources allow
2. Do I have anything to look forward to? For example, if I'm expecting the arrival of a grandkid, or my daughter is going to get married, I'll definitely fight
3. Should I survive, what state will I be in? What is my personal value to my loved ones around me?
4. If I have causes that I am passionate about, or I am being an active mentor to someone, I would not go down without a fight as I would still want to live my best life.

Ultimately there's no right or wrong answer. But just somethings to think about. Sometimes, the outcome may not really be in our hands.

To me, likely no as financially stress and drain for the family. Just enjoy the time left with quality family time and distribute the money while I still can.

All depend on "quality of life". If u survive but u cannot enjoy life, then really no point.