Tag Archives: Terminal Cancer

Colin and Tracey MacDonald Wed Just One Day Before She Dies From Terminal Lung Cancer

The Australian couple had known each other for 24 years and had six children
Posted on March 20, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Colin MacDonald, 51, originally proposed to his wife Tracey 12 years ago. She said yes, but because they had six children to raise, they never found time to officially tie the knot. They recently got married less than 24 hours before … Continue reading →

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Terminally Ill Father “Walks” Daughter Down The Wedding Aisle

Pedro Villarin was able to escort his daughter down the aisle despite suffering from terminal liver cancer
Posted on September 12, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The story of a terminally ill father “walking” his daughter down the wedding aisle has gone viral. Pedro Villarin had been living with liver cancer for the past year. His final wish was to escort his daughter Charlotte down the … Continue reading →

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How Can You Say Goodbye to Your Kids?

A young mother talks about how she is preparing for her death
Posted on August 13, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

When I was a pediatric oncology nurse, people often asked me,“How can you work with children with cancer? It’s so sad!” And I would invariably tell them, “Yes, it is, sometimes. But children are so resilient. They don’t feel self-pity … Continue reading →

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Cancer Patient Heather Mosher Marries 18 Hours Before her Death

The dying bride's vows were her final words, which she followed with a triumphant gesture
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)

Surely Heather Mosher’s worst of times began the day doctors confirmed she had breast cancer. That day, however, did not end in deep disappointment. Nor did her life. On December 23, 2016 Heather received both the dire medical news and … Continue reading →

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Be Careful with How You Use War Metaphors for Terminally Ill Patients with Cancer

According to language and end-of-life care experts in a recent study, using metaphors, such as “losing your battle” or “battle to be fought,” can have a detrimental effect on the feelings of those dealing with terminal cancer diagnoses
Posted on April 1, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

According to an article on U.K.’s The Independent’s website, those with expertise in language and end-of-life care are saying that the standard media practice of describing “cancer as a ‘battle to be fought’ are leading to feelings or failure and … Continue reading →

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