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National & Local

'People laughed as assisted dying bill failed - but I remember husband's dead body at Dignitas'

Louise Shackleton expresses her dismay over the Scottish Parliament's rejection of an assisted dying bill, reflecting on her personal experience with her late husband's death at Dignitas.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:44 UTC
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National & Local

Dame Esther Rantzen opens up on family fears and admits she'll 'die alone'

Dame Esther Rantzen, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, expresses her decision to face death alone to protect her family from a police investigation.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:25 UTC
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National & Local

Assisted dying Bill defeated as politicians vote down law for terminally ill

Scottish Parliament votes against assisted dying legislation for terminally ill patients, marking the third defeat in two decades.

Mar 17 β€’ 23:26 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Scotland: Parliament Rejects Legalization of Assisted Dying

The Scottish Parliament has rejected a bill aimed at legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill patients.

Mar 17 β€’ 22:31 UTC
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Life & Tech

Rock star diagnosed with cancer refusing treatment saying 'I will die with dignity'

Rock star Ginger Wildheart announces his refusal of cancer treatment, stating he prefers to face his illness with dignity, with an estimated two to three years left to live.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:09 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Love Without Borders. SommerovΓ‘ Filmed Families with Terminally Ill Children

A documentary by SommerovΓ‘ focuses on families caring for terminally ill children in Czechia.

Mar 17 β€’ 13:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Scottish parliament to vote on assisted dying bill

The Scottish parliament is set to vote on a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

Mar 16 β€’ 10:35 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Last Breath as a Right

Samara MartΓ­nez, a 30-year-old woman suffering from terminal chronic kidney failure and lupus, advocates for the legalization of euthanasia in Mexico through the #LeyTrasciende initiative.

Mar 16 β€’ 07:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

We Will See Each Other in Capri

The article reflects on the final moments of writer RaΓΊl del Pozo, highlighting his generosity and the warmth of friendships as he faced his terminal illness.

Mar 15 β€’ 04:30 UTC
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National & Local

Jonathan Dimbleby warns Lords it is 'inhumane' to block assisted dying bill

Jonathan Dimbleby criticizes the House of Lords for attempting to obstruct an Assisted Dying bill and calls for public support for the legislation.

Mar 13 β€’ 13:44 UTC
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National & Local

Mel Schilling wants to leave fans with one clear message after terminal cancer diagnosis

Mel Schilling, star of Married At First Sight, shares her terminal cancer diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.

Mar 13 β€’ 09:10 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

MAFS expert Mel Schilling says 'light is starting to fade' as cancer spreads

Mel Schilling, known from the reality show 'Married at First Sight', shares her battle with terminal cancer, revealing that it has now spread to her brain.

Mar 12 β€’ 23:15 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Who is my 'last doctor' after stopping terminal cancer treatment?

The article discusses the emotional journey of terminal cancer patients and their families as they transition to hospice care and reflect on their relationships with their primary care physicians.

Mar 12 β€’ 20:15 UTC
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National & Local

UK comedian's secret death after she hid illness from the world

Beloved UK comedian Caroline Aherne passed away at the age of 52 after secretly battling terminal lung cancer, with her family unaware of the severity of her condition until it was too late.

Mar 8 β€’ 11:00 UTC
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National & Local

Casualty star's perfect world with family before 'last stages' of life at 28

Finnian Garbutt, a young actor from BBC's Casualty, faces the heartbreaking reality of terminal skin cancer at just 28, prompting a GoFundMe to support his family after his passing.

Mar 5 β€’ 20:46 UTC
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Life & Tech

BBC star, 28, spending time with 18-month-old daughter after 'last stages of life' diagnosis

Finnian Garbutt, a 28-year-old BBC actor, shares his heartbreaking diagnosis of terminal cancer and focuses on spending time with his young daughter.

Mar 3 β€’ 09:37 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

New Centers for Comprehensive Care Help Families with Terminally Ill Children

Newly established comprehensive care centers are providing support to families with terminally ill children in Czechia.

Mar 2 β€’ 08:21 UTC
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National & Local

Katie Price's terminally ill mum has heartbreaking wish for daughter as fears grow

Katie Price's recent quick marriage has left her family, particularly her terminally ill mother, deeply concerned about her well-being.

Feb 28 β€’ 18:00 UTC
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National & Local

Sky News issues 'very sad' breaking news update with Dame Esther Rantzen

Sky News reported that Dame Esther Rantzen, who is battling terminal lung cancer, shared a 'very sad' update about the likely failure of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

Jersey's parliament has approved legislation to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, awaiting royal assent.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Jersey votes to allow assisted dying

Jersey has approved legislation to permit assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the second British Isle to do so after the Isle of Man.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:57 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

β€œLet’s not call it euthanasia.” Terminal treatment will be ordered by a special committee

Czech Senator VΔ›ra ProchΓ‘zkovΓ‘ advocates for legislation that allows for terminal pain relief involving life-shortening medications, while distancing the concept from euthanasia.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:30 UTC
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National & Local

Baby girl has one of rarest conditions, and there's nothing doctors can do

A couple faces the heartbreaking reality of their baby's terminal illness due to a rare condition known as Zellweger Syndrome, which lacks research and treatment options.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Terminally ill man allegedly murdered by wife 'wanted to be done', stepson tells hearing

Kylie Truswell-Mobbs has been charged with the murder of her terminally ill husband, David Mobbs, after allegedly giving him a fatal dose of medication, with her stepson testifying that Mobbs indicated a desire to die.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It's Official: The Law Signed by Kathy Hochul Allowing Medical Aid for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially authorized medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients with the signing of the Medical Aid in Dying Act by Governor Kathy Hochul.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:20 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Postoj
National & Local

Mobile hospices fighting for survival / The state saves on the care of the dying; hospices can no longer cover rising costs

Slovak mobile hospices are struggling financially due to inadequate state funding amid rising operational costs.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:57 UTC
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National & Local

'There's no dignity in dying this way'

The author reflects on the painful experience of watching their mother pass away and advocates for the assisted dying bill.

Feb 8 β€’ 17:00 UTC
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National & Local

Lorna Luxe says 'we don't know how long we have left' amid husband's cancer battle

Social media influencer Lorna Luxe shares her emotional updates regarding her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis, expressing uncertainty about their remaining time together.

Feb 7 β€’ 22:18 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Life & Tech

'Sven', a touching story of the rise, fall, and dignified departure of a football genius

The documentary 'Sven' explores the life and legacy of Sven-GΓΆran Eriksson, showcasing his journey and calm acceptance of terminal illness.

Feb 7 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Terminally ill mum carries out promise to her dying pal by launching petition

A terminally ill mother, Sophie Blake, honors a promise to her late friend Nathaniel Dye by launching a petition to advocate for assisted dying law changes after he passed away without seeing his wish fulfilled.

Feb 6 β€’ 11:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Sylvia Breaks the 'Silence'

A special event will take place at Public Constitution Square, featuring presentations by Christina Douma and others to shed light on the story of hope and life struggle of her son, Theodoros Douma, who battles a terminal illness.

Feb 4 β€’ 10:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

'I suffered from common symptom for years then was told it's terminal cancer'

Andrew, a 67-year-old accountant from Milton Keynes, shares his journey from experiencing mild symptoms to being diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer, which later saw an unexpected turnaround.

Feb 3 β€’ 05:30 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Italy: wrongfully diagnosed with cancer, a woman receives 500,000 euros in damages

A 61-year-old Italian woman was wrongfully diagnosed with terminal cancer and awarded 500,000 euros in damages after suffering for five years from a non-existent illness.

Jan 14 β€’ 20:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

I went for a colonoscopy and they gave me a death sentence the same day

Cecilia Capolupo, a 46-year-old mother, faced a devastating diagnosis of a terminal illness following a colonoscopy after experiencing bloating and stomach cramps.

Jan 12 β€’ 09:19 UTC
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Life & Tech

Katie Price makes heartbreaking admission about 'frail' mum Amy's health

Katie Price has revealed her mother's ongoing battle with a terminal lung condition in a YouTube video, drawing support from fans.

Jan 10 β€’ 14:50 UTC
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National & Local

Liz Truss's right-hand woman 'tries to turn assisted dying bill into law for the rich'

An amendment to the assisted dying bill being debated in the House of Lords seeks to restrict legal aid for terminally ill individuals seeking permission to end their lives, raising concerns about accessibility and fairness.

Jan 9 β€’ 19:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Lessons of life and death from a teacher to a dying young girl: "There is nothing serious about completely disappearing"

The article discusses a philosophy professor's reflections on life and death shared with a former student who is facing terminal illness.

Jan 4 β€’ 21:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Dawn French 'didn't want another sitcom' before taking on new BBC role

Dawn French initially hesitated to take on a new sitcom role, even jokingly considering fabricating a terminal illness to avoid it, but ultimately found joy in the project.

Dec 29 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Efsyn
Life & Tech

Life Stories in Waiting for Death

The article explores the poignant narratives of individuals facing terminal illnesses, highlighting their experiences and reflections on life and death.

Dec 28 β€’ 12:55 UTC

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