Should I even fight this or treat it?

[CallsignHunter22]

Drs. Did ultrasound and 2 phase CT w/ contrast after I presented in ER for severe right flank pain that had been building for a month. Imaging showed thickening of the Bladder Wall and a Gallbladder with extreme thickening and deformities, with a mass on the Gallbladder Wall. I have a complicated medical history to include end stage Atherosclerosis, severe Ankylosing Spondylitis, am a stroke patient and have had 15 spine surgeries.....I think if this is cancer this is going to kill me. Is it even worth fighting at this point? I’m 51 years old and a medically retired soldier and portfolio manager. My body was just coming back, I lost 119lbs then gained 28 back, was working out thinking the worst was over then this.....maybe I just shouldn’t treat it if it’s cancer thoughts?

[BonzoDog]

Wow, sorry to hear about all your medical problems. I think  only you can answer the Q of whether to fight it - 1st, wait till you know if it;s cancer, then ask the Dr for your prognosis & treatment - it may  be that the proposed treatments aren't all that bad, and if there's a good chance of a cure without going thru really difficult treatments, I'd say you may want to to try fighting. However, I do understand that everyone has their limits. Again, this will be your decision - no one can make it for you. You may have a wife or family member who's urging you to get the treatment, but you'll be the one enduring it if it's really difficult. I understand spouses & family members not wanting to lose a loved one, but this should be your decision.