On January 22, 2022, my partner of 29 years was admitted to the ER at Providence. Within several hours we were informed that he had end stage 4 lung and brain cancer. The brain tumor was removed, several days later, which relieved a major physicial problem and he was able to come home a week after the surgery.
We were extremely fortunate in having a physician who supports death with dignity. For the next six weeks Michael was on home hospice while working through the very careful death with dignity process. Local friends visited and family came from several states to celebrate his life with great meals, and lots of stories and laughs. On March 15, 2022 Michael, dressed in his favorite comfortable cloths, took the two part medication, with two volunteers from DeathwithDignity.org present, at our request. Sitting on his favorite spot on the sofa, he gently went to sleep in about a half hour, and several hours later he took his last breath.
When Michael and I needed a new physician some years ago, we interviewed our doctor as to his personal beliefs on end of life treatment, so we knew what support we could expect when/if the time came. This is a conversation every patient should have with their physician, as there are ones that will expect you to fight for every last breath, no matter what.. You need to choose a physician who supports your beliefs whatever they are.
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