First of all, tomorrow is promised to no one. You could be hit by a car and die instantly, this afternoon! Moreover, if the odds are 50% survival, that means half live. If it is 30% that means 1 in 3 live. You could be that 1 and THAT is why it is worth the fight. People DO survive. It is when it is zero that you might want to weight quality of life issues, but when people do survive, I think you should go for it - you could be that 1 in 3 because Somebody is going to survive and it could be you. The statistics vary depending on the population included, it may include many seniors, people in their 70s, who may not live very long without the cancer. Heavy smokers/drinkers are more likely to be on the losing side. People who don't undergo treatment are almost certainly going to die. I say go for the probability of survivng, not the certainty of dying! People do survive and thrive. The key thing to remember is that if 1 in 3 live, this means people DO survive! Be that one! - Candace