I think you expressed yourself well Honey. I also think that younger patients are more aware than they let on. And, we've all seen how well youngsters manage their diseases...with much grace and courage. So I don't think we need to walk like we are on thin ice here around this issue.
Our culture has a difficult time with death and allowing this topic to be visible will be helpful to most. I am always touched by the kindness of the members on this forum. I find it most comforting.
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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