Whenever you know that they are going to die, then its almost like a sacred privilege to help them get to the other side

January 13, 2020 | 21m 00s

A woman shares her experience caring for her friend with brain cancer.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Digestive System

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Brain and Nerves

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you

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