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I have had a chronic cancer for 11 years. Mobility, appearance, and energy are all on the downward slide. I no longer fear death. I do fear the godawful end-of-life care on offer in modern America--a warehouse without dignity or privacy, the cost of which beggars your family, and inadequate symptom and pain control.
I am grateful every day for being able to call my own shots. Sometimes I miss being cute and looking good in a skirt and heels. But I am less impulsive and a lot wiser. So there's that.
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@nohrt4me It's funny how way back when I was never thrilled with how I looked and when I look back now.. I was just right. I too, miss dressing up and feeling dressed up.. my younger self. For me... sometimes its just a challenge to do it. I live in Colorado and we have MAID, Medical Aid in Dying so I am all ready for it if I need it. "Hospice" also offers comfort care..if my family will follow my direction. My Aunt in MN is in her last weeks and her out of state kids refused Morphine for her pain. That has been resolved by my cousin who watches over her. We never know... Cheers for today. We are here~ !!!
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@nohrt4me what about palliative medicine ?