Tag: terminal-cancer

14. The Guinea Pig, Day 138.

As we squeezed into the elevator at The Inn at Longwood Medical, right beside DFCI, I couldn't help but strike up a conversation. It’s just a Massachusetts habit I guess. I turned to the two women across from us and asked where they were visiting from. They were from out of town, so naturally, my … Continue reading 14. The Guinea Pig, Day 138. →

13. Death as Teacher

First, a little housekeeping. If you're new here or don't have the whole story, I recommend starting at chapter one - click here A little over thirty years ago a got an up-close, first hand look at what death from prostate cancer looked like. My step-father had recently passed away and we had hospice services … Continue reading 13. Death as Teacher →