From the moment we are born, each of us is made differently. We all have the same cells, body parts, and makeup, but we all have a different face to present to the world. We all have different situations, beliefs and personalities. One thing that everyone, young and old, have in common is the possibility of cancer becoming an obstacle in their life. Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells and affects more than one million people each year in the United States alone. There is currently no cure for this disease, although there are many different forms of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, and many different places to receive it. Chemotherapy is used to treat cancer cells with drugs that have a toxic effect on the body. Chemotherapy is a very harsh and difficult treatment to undergo, but the result may be worth it. This treatment is not for everyone, however, and does not guarantee that these treatments will cure you. It's just the patient's decision to choose... is it worth living and fighting for, or is it time for me to go? A cancer diagnosis can dramatically change someone's life, along with the lives around them. This is why it is difficult to decide whether or not to receive treatment for this deadly disease. If you decide to refuse cancer treatment, your decision must be respected. There are many reasons why people refuse treatment. It is difficult to say whether it is more painful for the diagnosed patient or for the family and friends involved. People who refuse cancer treatment have good reasons. Everyone's diagnosis is different when it comes to support, money, and overall outlook on life. If they don't have a lot of these things, they have a... half a sheet of paper... then they have the mindset that there's no help available and they let themselves go. (Kotz) Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. There are ways to combat it and overcome it. Even if you think there is no hope and it's not worth it, think again. There are always people to help you when it comes to monetary factors. Chemotherapy is a very toxic and horrible process, but it is the closest people can get to overcoming the disease. Having people who support you during this time is also very important. When diagnosed with cancer, people don't think about the impact it will have on others around them. Losing someone to cancer is a very painful thing and if that person doesn't fight it makes the situation worse for the people around them. The diagnosed person may be happier not having to live like this. That's why it's such a difficult decision to make.