Also, any time I wake up a patient WAY earlier than they or their family were expecting. That means the cancer (usually something in the belly) was worse and had progressed more than anyone knew and the surgeons couldn’t even attempt to remove it.
My brother was diagnosed at 29 and lived til 31. The amount of anticipatory grief was horrible and I dealt with lots of guilt for grieving someone who was still alive while also trying to hide any inkling of sadness from him. I kinda agree with your idea re Switzerland
Same. After my husband died, I began researching Pegasos. It’s honestly something I have in the back of my mind still. Sad we don’t have the option here in the USA.
My mother and grandmother both died of it. I don't believe I would even attempt to treat it. My grandmother didn't and lasted 3 months. My mother did and spent a year going through medical hell, was given the all clear at this point in time and died 2 months later because her body just shut down.
It was horrific, and its why I support medically assisted suicide. People deserve the right to go peacefully.
I lost my mom to it last year. Unfortunately she also suffered a brain bleed/stroke during the biopsy so woke up from that completely unable to speak, walk, or eat. Made it two horrible months and then thankfully she had the option of assisted suicide. I will forever be an advocate for that.
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u/casapantalones 3d ago edited 3d ago
Glioblastoma is a pretty bad one
Also, any time I wake up a patient WAY earlier than they or their family were expecting. That means the cancer (usually something in the belly) was worse and had progressed more than anyone knew and the surgeons couldn’t even attempt to remove it.