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Tag Archives: Terminally Ill
The INN Between Offers Hospice For the Homeless
Hospice center is the first of its kind in the US
Dying with dignity is something that a lot of homeless people will not get to do. But in Salt Lake City, Utah, terminally ill homeless people have a chance to receive hospice care thanks to The INN Between. According to … Continue reading
The Magnificent Marcy: A Woman’s Battle with Ovarian Cancer
Marcy Westerling fought a public battle with stage IV ovarian cancer. In the wake of her death, we reflect on her wisdom and moxy
Every once in a while, you hear about someone like Marcy Westerling (March 25, 1959 – June 10, 2015). A woman who had undergone a fair share of adversity and prejudice, Marcy, a native New Yorker who made the Pacific … Continue reading
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
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
Fighting in Style: The Evolution of Breast Cancer Awareness Merchandise
Cancer survivor Allison W. Gryphon and designer Piper Gore don't want cancer fighters to compromise style
When Allison W. Gryphon was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew she would have to adjust to major lifestyle changes – but compromising her style was not up for question. She collaborated with designer Piper Gore to create the “Fighter … Continue reading
Belgium Discusses Legalizing Euthanasia for Terminally Ill Children
Controversial bill proposes euthanasia for terminally ill kids in Belgium
When we discuss what it means to “die a good death,” the question of how we plan our end of life becomes controversial when we broach the topic of whether or not we have the right to decide when we … Continue reading
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