My spouse is also a doctor, and she also went through a life threatening illness. For several days her odds were poor, but full recovery was one of the options

My spouse is also a doctor, and she also went through a life threatening illness. For several days her odds were poor, but full recovery was one of the options. She pulled it through and was lucky. We have had this conversation as well, and her answer is unequivocal: do let me go.