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Not every state has this. Should this be an option as long as you have a diagnosis? Or should there be strict requirements for this?

December 4, 2025
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Initially, I wasn't going to do chemotherapy. One of the hospital's resident oncologist sat at mybedside and we had a long discussion about the treatments and 'quality of life'. I'm grateful she changed my mind back in June of 2022. After two years of treatments, I've been in remission now since June of 2024.

December 4, 2025
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

For depression? That makes no sense at all. How can you make an informed decision when severely depressed? Apparently WA state passed this in 2008 - I did not vote for it as I feel it takes advantage of the poorest, underserved people. Why would they use such a slow, torturous method? This seems primitive and cruel.

December 4, 2025
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Please research
You are put in a coma
You can’t blink
Can’t cough
My brother is a neurosurgeon he sent me the facts on the drugs they use.
I’m not the person to ask about quitting.

December 4, 2025
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes
But research it.
It’s not peaceful
You sleep as your lungs fill with fluids
Sometimes fast usually a day at least.
Canada offers it for teenagers that are depressed.
Please research

December 4, 2025
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

That is a controversial question that is very likely to illicit a lot of heated debate from people who stand on both sides of the issue but I do believe it is a very fair question to ask. As for me, there have been plenty of times I've been in so much physical pain that death would have been welcomed but as a Christian I believe that, even if the drugs were administered by a medical professional, it would still be the equivalent of suicide because you are choosing the time and cause of your death and not your Creator. Again, that is just my own personal opinion on the matter and not me trying to preach to anyone.

December 18, 2025
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