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To: ClNDl who wrote (1)	2/11/1999 11:54:00 AM
From: Frank Buck	Read Replies (2) of 12

Interesting thread. Strange how I have been giving this very issue some thought lately. My elderly (WW II Vet era) father has been very recently diagnosed with small cell carcinoma (very aggressive cancer) in various parts of his vital organs. Having seen one parent suffer and die from cancer over twenty years ago.... I and he both know what he is in store for. Two weeks ago he had what he thought was a simple case of a sore throat... and now he knows that cancer is eatring away his throat and his ability to talk. Cancer is metastacizing in his lungs and his liver. This of course makes me question when it is time to say good-bye with out medical intervention attempting to prolong the enevitable. His attending physicians have quickly determined that chemo was in his best interest... and before anyone could blink an eye.... he is receiving it. I do not mean to sound heartless... but the day that my cancer ridden mother died was the day that I and the rest of my inner family felt relieved. My father is a realist with his abrupt (totally out of left field) diagnosis of cancer. He realizes that he only has little time left. The oncologists realize that... as does anyone else who has ever watched someone deal with primary organ cancer. My question is... apart from the spiritual ramifications.... who says we shouldn't have the ability to throw in the towel? I do believe if I am given the opportunity to make that decision for myself... I will certainly attempt to avoid those weeks of agony to all. Yet I can personally see where the pain and suffering could be used to atone for lack of true faith on my part. I have read Elizabeth Kubler Ross's - On Death And Dying when it first came out and addressed some of these issues. Needless to say I will have to obtain a copy and reread it to refresh myself in dealing with this final chapter in my Dad's life. Of course the ability of the state to determine who lives and dies is another area entirely. Yet perhaps they should start by allowing the individuals the option for themselves. Just my opinions.

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