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Personal Stories
My dad was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer in the summer of 2018. He was 75. We understood that the chances of successful treatment were slim, but he went for it anyway. As the treatment failed and his condition worsened, we all prepared ourselves.Read Kevin's story: My dad's experience with MAID
We can walk this together — preferably hand-in-hand. With obstacles to clear, we can pace our way to fulfilling the promise of medical assistance in dying.Read Please Come, Walk with Me
How do you say goodbye to a life partner of 25 years? In this post, Siobhan of Calgary, AB shares her experience supporting her husband Scott through his end-of-life journey and choice to access an assisted death.Read Siobhan’s story: Supporting my husband’s journey through a medically assisted death
Updates & EventsOn December 9, 2020, Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) heard from three clinicians about the experience of providing health and end-of-life care during COVID-19. Discussion included an overview of what has changed since the start of the pandemic, and what it has been...
Read moreThis article was written from the perspective of Emily E. Douglas-Lewis, the daughter of a man who chose medical assistance in dying. Emily shared her story with...
Read moreDonna and Ian McArthur married in 1975. They both had fulfilling careers as high school teachers and have been strong advocates for advance care planning. Their story highlights the importance...
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