Is cancer ‘the best way to die’?

[barryqwalsh]

Writing in the BMJ, Richard Smith said people with the disease have an opportunity to reflect on life before it ends, something not afforded to those who die suddenly.

Smith said dying from dementia or organ failure is a much worse fate.

“The long, slow death from dementia may be the most awful as you are slowly erased, but then again when death comes it may be just a light kiss.

“Death from organ failure—respiratory, cardiac, or kidney—will have you far too much in hospital and in the hands of doctors.


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[ScienceRocks]

Let's cure it all and make death a thing of the past!

 

[Ernie S.]

Both of my parents died of cancer. I assure you, it is a horrible way to die. I'd much prefer to die in a motorcycle accident or from a gunshot wound to the back of my head.

 

[S.J.]

If you are right with God, suffering is unnecessary.

 

[Coloradomtnman]

I think the the best way to die is a massive stroke at the age of ninety just as I'm about to climax while making love to my 19 year-old swimsuit model girlfriend.

 

[Hossfly]

The best way to die is at the age 105 to be hung for rape.

 

[JoeMoma]

I think the the best way to die is a massive stroke at the age of ninety just as I'm about to climax while making love to my 19 year-old swimsuit model girlfriend.

Perhaps, but I'd rather die of the massive stroke just after the climax with the young swim suit model.

 

[Coloradomtnman]

I think the the best way to die is a massive stroke at the age of ninety just as I'm about to climax while making love to my 19 year-old swimsuit model girlfriend.

Perhaps, but I'd rather die of the massive stroke just after the climax with the young swim suit model.

Yeah, that's probably better.

 

[Bill Angel]

I think the the best way to die is a massive stroke at the age of ninety just as I'm about to climax while making love to my 19 year-old swimsuit model girlfriend.

Perhaps, but I'd rather die of the massive stroke just after the climax with the young swim suit model.

I admit that this fantasy does have its appeal, but it might engender feelings of guilt in your girlfriend for her part in the circumstances of your death.

 

[Flopper]

Since I have no choice in matter, why consider it?

 

[Ernie S.]

The best way to die is at the age 105 to be hung for rape.

I always wanted to go in a motorcycle wreck at 102 while being chased by the jealous husband of a 30 something redhead.

 

[JoeMoma]

I think the the best way to die is a massive stroke at the age of ninety just as I'm about to climax while making love to my 19 year-old swimsuit model girlfriend.

Perhaps, but I'd rather die of the massive stroke just after the climax with the young swim suit model.

I admit that this fantasy does have its appeal, but it might engender feelings of guilt in your girlfriend for her part in the circumstances of your death.

I can live with that....
Doh!

 

[Pogo]

The best way to die is at the age 105 to be hung for rape.

How do you mean, "hung"?

 

[Hossfly]

The best way to die is at the age 105 to be hung for rape.

How do you mean, "hung"?

Judge Roy Bean style, nacherly.

 

[Politico]

Since I have no choice in matter, why consider it?

Everyone has a choice. You could die tonight if you wanted to.