From my perspective --, very little of the end of life decisions were dictated by anything other than raw emotion.I cannot stress how timely this topic is, due to the fact that it asks a person to re-define what a merciful -- in a non-religious definition -- death really is (current psyche holding it counter-intuitive to "deny" prolonged life care)
Bingo!!! Nail on the head once again Bee.Raw emotion interferes with rational decision making about what is really in the best interest of the dying patient.It is counter-intuitive to "let one die" as nature would have it.We hold on to the "hope" science provides.As Ken so aptly said doctors have seen the outcomes and tend to choose natures exit strategy rather than to artificially extend life only so briefly and sometimes miserably.
I had prostate cancer in 2007 and had a radical prostatectomy.4 years later I experienced a recurrance . I had 40 radiaton treatments from December 2010 to Feb 2011. Eight months later (now) I have my 3rd case of prostate cancer. Medical treatment for this cancer has failed me. This time after being diced and nuked I am treating my cancer with alternative care.I will also exit this life on my own terms.There will be no more slicing, radiation or chemo. I will live as long as my body can do so on its own ability.I plan on a long natural life with many more trips up Whitney.Exercise as medicine in my 2012 mantra when i start my re-hab for my shouder surgery I am having Tuesday Jan 3rd 2012.I am totally OK with the way things are.C'est la vie.Que sera sera, whatever will be will be.
I hope to climb MW with some of you this year. I am excited for my future.I plan on being in the best shape of my life in 4 months.
