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I find it admirable that she was able to be accepting of her fate. I wish I could be that strong, although perhaps it comes with age ("I've lived a full life, I
by TravHatesMe 6y ago
I find it admirable that she was able to be accepting of her fate. I wish I could be that strong, although perhaps it comes with age ("I've lived a full life, I am ready").
I don't believe in naturopathy either, but I wonder if it still has a positive impact for those whom believe in it, ie. the placebo effect.
- nothal 6y agoIt's probably easier if your odds are not as good as 50%.
- cko 6y agoTrue, but that may be the perfect opportunity to place hope in these alternative remedies, which she refused. I have a family member with lung cancer and when they felt traditional options have been exhausted, they went full alternative. TCM and such.
- annoyingnoob 6y agoHer husband, my grandfather, had died some 30 years prior. She was alone for a long time, more than anything I think she wanted a partner but never seemed to find the right one. She may have felt like medicine was only a temporary solution and not worth it for a relatively short time more.
- wutbrodo 6y agoI think being informed helps too. I have a couple of extended family members who made this choice. While both were older, they were also both doctors. I imagine that having a clear picture of what treatment looks like can clarify the decision.