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'Cancer is the best way to die' says UK medical expert
ITV News ^ | 1st January 2014 | ITV News

Posted on 01/01/2015 1:07:49 PM PST by the scotsman

'Cancer is the best way to die, according to a former editor of The British Medical Journal.

Richard Smith, who is chairman of the board of directors of medical smartphone app Patients Know Best, believes the opportunity to reflect on life before it ends is important.

In an article published in The BMJ, the 62-year-old wrote that while most people tell him they would prefer a sudden death, he thinks that is very hard on the families of the deceased.'

(Excerpt) Read more at itv.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: bmj; cancer; cancerdeath; cancerindustry; chemtrails; death; eugenics; gmo; nwo; richardsmith
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To: the scotsman

As a cancer survivor, I will tell this, ahem, “esteemed personage of the British medical society”, that there is a woodshed with his name upon it, calling for his attention.


61 posted on 01/01/2015 5:51:38 PM PST by Terry L Smith
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To: RC one
It gives you a chance to put your affairs in order if they aren’t already but other than that it’s pretty bad on everybody.

Please tell us some more of your wisdom Ol'Master.

Ed

62 posted on 01/01/2015 6:47:56 PM PST by husky ed (FOX NEWS ALERT "Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead" THIS HAS BEEN A FOX NEWS ALERT)
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To: the scotsman

I suspect that if you wait until you’re dying of something specific to reflect on your life, you’re probably a little behind. Me, I reflect on my life every day. I’ll be ready to go when my virtuous acts make up for the sins I’ve committed. In short, about 500 years from now.


63 posted on 01/01/2015 6:54:03 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: the scotsman

I am sure my brother-in-law who has end stage prostate to bone cancer, would love to reflect on his life, IF he could just get past the moment to moment pain, while trying to live.


64 posted on 01/01/2015 6:56:46 PM PST by Toespi
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To: Toespi

That’s what killed my Dad and the last 6 months were really awful. It’s a bad way to go.


65 posted on 01/01/2015 7:00:41 PM PST by nascarnation (....)
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To: Mears

That is totally true in this country. You *must* have an advocate if/when you are in the hospital.

The only person who does not need an advocate is a very rich single man. He will get so many sponge baths he’ll get chapped skin.


66 posted on 01/01/2015 7:07:47 PM PST by ladyjane
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To: berdie
having seen loved ones and friends die of cancer and other disease, it doesn’t sound like a bad way to go to me.

I am betting you didn't really see them the last week or two.

67 posted on 01/01/2015 7:09:36 PM PST by ladyjane
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To: ladyjane

You do understand I was referring to coming off of the dance floor and having a life ending heart attack?

Not to cancer in any form or time of the disease.


68 posted on 01/01/2015 7:36:32 PM PST by berdie
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To: berdie

No, I didn’t understand that.

I agree. If you have to go, a heart attack is preferable. Not so easy on those left behind.


69 posted on 01/01/2015 7:44:34 PM PST by ladyjane
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To: Salgak

Nope. I would make one minor modification to your scenario.

The best way is to climb out the window and escape from the angry husbands only to be hit and killed by a drunk liberal billionaire driving a Rolls-Royce.


70 posted on 01/01/2015 8:33:11 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation Continues)
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To: the scotsman

When i shit the bed, i hope it will be quick. Cancer sucks.


71 posted on 01/01/2015 8:55:39 PM PST by waterhill (I Shall Remain, in spite of __________.)
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To: Sarah Barracuda
Tell that to my father..who died in 1998 of colon cancer..suffered a miserable death..no one who has ever had cancer would say something as stupid as this

I am really sorry the passing of your father was so distressful. It did not have to be that way. Somewhere between symptoms and diagnosis a decision was tacitly made and agreed to by you, your father, and the doctor to prolong his life at all costs. You have to ask yourself if that memory of those months of agonized life was worth the extra months of life. It is understandable why you made that decision you did as you only had one chance to get it right, with little if any input and help from the medical professions. I am sure if you had to do it again a hospice with a dignified death would have been your choice. I say this with the greatest compassion and empathy, not only for your but also others who have faced a horrible end to a good life.

72 posted on 01/01/2015 10:41:28 PM PST by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*ou)
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To: prisoner6
The best way to die is embodied in my family motto. DIE SPITTING BLOOD! IOW Never surrender!

I was born screaming and covered in another's blood, I expect to go out the same way.

73 posted on 01/01/2015 10:44:48 PM PST by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*ou)
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To: SandwicheGuy
"dignified death"

What do you know of 'dignified death?' Have you seen it? Has a member of your family had a 'dignified death?' Tell me? I'd really like to know the fricken difference between Death and 'dignified death'.

Otherwise just STFU as you have no idea what the hell you're talking about. And you're only repeating the bullshit line of the MSM.

Ed

74 posted on 01/01/2015 10:49:08 PM PST by husky ed (FOX NEWS ALERT "Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead" THIS HAS BEEN A FOX NEWS ALERT)
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To: Toespi
I am sure my brother-in-law who has end stage prostate to bone cancer, would love to reflect on his life, IF he could just get past the moment to moment pain, while trying to live.

Just saw this up close and personal, my long-time flying buddy died of this. At home. Surrounded by friends and family. In no pain. Your family made a different decision. Difficult circumstances require difficult decisions and outcomes are sometimes not what we expect. A minister is your friend.

75 posted on 01/01/2015 10:52:50 PM PST by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*ou)
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To: husky ed

I feel your pain and your need to lash out. It is what it is.


76 posted on 01/01/2015 10:55:18 PM PST by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*ou)
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To: SandwicheGuy
You dear sir are an Imbecile.

And my conversations with you are done.

Ed

77 posted on 01/01/2015 10:57:38 PM PST by husky ed (FOX NEWS ALERT "Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead" THIS HAS BEEN A FOX NEWS ALERT)
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To: the scotsman; AllAmericanGirl44; Armen Hareyan; B4Ranch; Balata; Ban Draoi Marbh Draoi; ...
CANCER WARRIORS PING

Full headline: 'Stop wasting billions trying to cure cancer, it's the best way to die,' says former BMJ (British Medical Journal) editor

Happy New Year! And God help us all.

(Thanks for the ping, es123409.)

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78 posted on 01/01/2015 11:04:49 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: husky ed

We never had a conversation. I’ll accept your apology when you are ready.


79 posted on 01/01/2015 11:13:54 PM PST by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*ou)
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To: ican'tbelieveit

When cancer took my father, an acquaintance commented that she wished her own father had died from cancer instead of a sudden heart attack. Her dad had died suddenly after saying something in anger. She actually sounded bitter, as she assumed cancer had permitted my father to die peacefully.

I didn’t want to tell her right then that the comment her father made before dying was nothing more than a curt remark, whereas sometimes a loved one fighting cancer becomes very angry and/or confused. All we can do is remember the good times, not dwell on the final words a person might make. I hope that acquaintance eventually made peace with the way her parent passed on.


80 posted on 01/02/2015 12:44:35 AM PST by Tired of Taxes
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