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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Tag Archives: terminal illness
A Virtual Reality Bucket List Helps Dying Patients Travel the World
Virtual reality headsets are giving terminally ill patients once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Diving enthusiast Matthew Hill had always wanted to explore the Great Barrier Reef. But when Hill was diagnosed with bowel cancer, he was forced to put this dream aside. The cancer left Hill’s body in a weakened state. He couldn’t even sit … Continue reading
“Life After the Diagnosis” by Dr. Steven Z. Pantilat
A palliative care physician offers practical advice to people living with a serious illness and their loved ones
Dr. Steven Pantilat’s “Life After the Diagnosis: Expert Advice on Living Well with Serious Illness for Patients and Caregivers” is a wonderful resource for individuals and families struggling to cope with life-limiting illness. Written in easy-to-understand layman’s terms, the book … Continue reading
“The Bucket List” by Rob Reiner
The comedic buddy film challenges us to think about terminal illness and life itself
“The Bucket List” is not only a comedic buddy movie, but also a unique and thought-provoking look at terminal illness. Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson share the screen as the film’s protagonists, Carter Chambers and Edward Cole. The two characters’ … Continue reading
How Can Palliative Care Improve Quality of Life?
An interview with palliative care physician Dr. Steven Pantilat, Part Two
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Steven Pantilat, a San Francisco-based healthcare professional with an expertise in palliative care. Dr. Pantilat teaches at UCSF, and consults with hospitals and other healthcare facilities on the best methods for improving communication about palliative … Continue reading