http://www.caring.com/community/groups/end-of-life/discussions/sometimes-we-go-to-far-with-medicine en-us 60 <p>I was struck by something reading another post about <a href="http://www.caring.com/community/groups/saying-good-bye/discussions/euthanasia" rel="nofollow">Euthanasia</a> which is that sometimes we miss chances to go with dignity and sometimes we don't.</p> <p>Sarah, a very dear friend had a cervical cancer which went into remission, then a brain anuerism which was surgically fixed, then liver cancer. (i'm summarizing here) She and with agreement of her family in a few moments of clarity decided enough was enough, checked out of the hospital and had a pain free and really beautiful exit in about a week or so. </p> <p>She could have accepted treatments of various sorts to extend her life but somehow everyone was willing to let go. </p> <p>How do we know when its enough? How do we honor that?<br /> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:29:13 -0000 www.caring.com:8:74:272 Rebecca http://www.caring.com/community/groups/end-of-life/discussions/sometimes-we-go-to-far-with-medicine