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    From David Brooks@21:1/5 to FromTheRafters on Fri Mar 31 13:22:08 2023
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop

    On 31/03/2023 12:02, FromTheRafters wrote:

    Well, it is slightly off topic, but it is a good thing to know about
    since it can scare you half to death if you have no clue what could be
    going on.

    Talking to my neighbour, Clive, has /already/ scared me half to death!

    It is believed that the therapy he had 10 years ago to cure his then
    prostate cancer has had an impact on his now current situation -
    assessed as being bladder cancer ..... and inoperable. :-(

    He's been fitted with a catheter and a bag strapped to his left leg
    because, he's said, small 'clots' moving downwards from his bladder pass
    more easily through his penis (and cause less pain and discomfort).

    He's slowly coming to terms with his terminal condition.

    https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/dying-with-cancer/coping-with-the-news/finding-out-you-are-dying

    I once met a lady who runs a Death Cafe on a narrowboat.
    I found this TED lecture she has given recently:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edhapKKTb5I&t=0

    I'd welcome your thoughts on what she has to say.

    --
    David

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to David Brooks on Fri Mar 31 13:39:32 2023
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop

    On 31/03/2023 13:22, David Brooks wrote:
    On 31/03/2023 12:02, FromTheRafters wrote:

    Well, it is slightly off topic, but it is a good thing to know about
    since it can scare you half to death if you have no clue what could be
    going on.

    Talking to my neighbour, Clive, has /already/ scared me half to death!

    It is believed that the therapy he had 10 years ago to cure his then
    prostate cancer has had an impact on his now current situation -
    assessed as being bladder cancer ..... and inoperable. :-(

    He's been fitted with a catheter and a bag strapped to his left leg
    because, he's said, small 'clots' moving downwards from his bladder pass
    more easily through his penis (and cause less pain and discomfort).

    He's slowly coming to terms with his terminal condition.

    https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/dying-with-cancer/coping-with-the-news/finding-out-you-are-dying

    I once met a lady who runs a Death Cafe on a narrowboat.
    I found this TED lecture she has given recently:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edhapKKTb5I&t=0

    I'd welcome your thoughts on what she has to say.


    Addendum:-

    I'd also like to introduce you to Sue's website, here:-

    https://suebrayne.co.uk/death-and-dying/

    Some may think this subject is off-topic - but it isn't!

    EVERY reader here will be effected one fine day. That is a FACT!

    --
    Kind regards,
    David

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