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How do we talk about death and dying? This is a place to share questions and thoughts about the end of life, including discussions with friends and family, and saying goodbye.
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I have been through surgery and radiation and chemo and will not do this round again - I am incredibely grateful for the extra years of life that have been given to me through this medical intervention and this gift of life has highlighted the joys of my relationsh...Read More
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I'm new to this whole thing, on June 19 2012, I was diagnost with adrenocortical carcinoma. It's very rare. Only about 300 people in the USA are diagnosed with it each year. I am at stage 4. I have had six operations 3 at Sloan Kettering in Manhattan. I've und...Read More
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Hi,
I am looking to connect with anyone else who has or has known someone with incurable cervical cancer. I have been told I have at best 18 to 24 months to live and would like to speak with others who have had or had loved ones with the same diagnosis.
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Can someone please explain this to me:
"When he was advised in June that the cancer was incurable, Courtenay discontinued further treatment and dedicated his last book to his doctor, Koroush Haghighi." (News.com.au)
Well, that is pretty clear. So far so good. Thi...Read More
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A Dear Friend and member of this forum passed away Friday her name on here was Mazsa
Maz I will miss our chats you were an inspiration.
your friend and mate
kj
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Hi wonderful community,
I'm wondering if any of you out there have recommendations for quality books on the subjects of terminal illness, death and grieving?
I know there are plenty out there...but wondering if any gems have stood out?
also books a
about spiritu...Read More
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OK. New to this dying stuff , figured out there aint no Guide Book. Lots of Bach helps, as does sober and mature reflection of ones fate - (having a bit of trouble with that one, alas...)
So. WTF is goin on? - am I just zonked out, or is this a Monty Python sketch?...Read More
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4 days before Xmas I was told I have stage 4 Lung Cancer, which has spread to my spine, ribs, arm, shoulder, neck, Lymph nodes, adreanal glands. I was told I have 12 months left without treatment and 1-2 years with treatment. I start my first chemo next friday 6 ja...Read More
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Palliative care is what I have been offered.I went from feeling fine, just a lump in my neck to being told three days later that all they can do for me is make what is left of my life more comfortable and see if they can prolong it a bit. So I feel fine, I look fin...Read More
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Hi all,
Can someone who has the knowledge tell me how the DNR/ not for CPR orders work?
From my understanding the way palliative care/hospices work is that you cannot be admitted unless you agree to DNR orders, even if thats not your personal wish.
I would also...Read More
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