My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost $145,000

Re:My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost ... by mhb on Thursday February 09, 2023 @09:52AM (#34724799)

> I would rather die a few years earlier than live my last few years this way.

What's your plan?

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Re:My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost ... by throwawaycr4zy on Thursday February 09, 2023 @10:21AM (#34725325)

I've spent a great deal of time coming up with my plan. My plan is to NOT seek a fix to everything that can possibly go wrong. For example, I'm 56 and have never had a colonoscopy and I don't intend to get one. If I get colon cancer, then so be it. If I get cancer, it's doubtful that I would go through chemotherapy. I'd rather leave life earlier than try to squeeze out every drop possible and end up withering away in a nursing home.

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Re:My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost ... by circlefavshape on Thursday February 09, 2023 @10:43AM (#34725597)

"For example, I'm 56 and have never had a colonoscopy and I don't intend to get one. If I get colon cancer, then so be it."

You'd rather die than have a tube stuck up your arse for 5 minutes? A colonoscopy is really not that big a deal

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Re:My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost ... by pard68 on Thursday February 09, 2023 @11:29AM (#34726521)

Most recent study shows that a colonoscopy does not have any effect on cancer outcomes or early detection.

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Re:My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost ... by throwawaycr4zy on Thursday February 09, 2023 @10:47AM (#34725654)

Once more -- my plan is to NOT seek a fix to everything that can possibly go wrong. Colonoscopy is 1 example.

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