Can a person that is about to die of lukemia live a relatively normal life like traveling around the country?
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Probably, but this site may help to make it more enjoyable.
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Absolutely not, god gives us free will to make choices and if firmly believe that's where it ends and Thur those choices he knows what the outcome will be for us.  If you are not careful and participate in the things that could cause such a disease than you suffer a possible consequence.  Hope this was of some help to you.
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It is possible to live as long as someone who has diabetes. Researchers are on the brink of getting it to that point. The medical community announced there was a new weapon in the fight against AIDS. This new weapon was found in pregnant women. Many women have died from AIDS who were pregnant or had once been pregnant. The new weapon found in pregnant women is lysozyme. In 1999 the announcement was made on national television. There isn't any hurry on the part of medical researchers to help people.\n  Lysozyme works. Peppermint oil lozenges when combined with the enzymes in saliva ( particularly lysozyme ) form a powerful weapon against the virus. Any top AIDS researcher in the world will be able to verify and explain how peppermint oil lozenges will work against the AIDS virus. It can be a potent yet cheap alternative to keep people alive even in third world countries.
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There are so many other things that factor into a life expectancy besides the actual diagnosis.  For example, the  will to hang on, family or friends who are unaccepting or unable to come to terms with the impending death, faith in God-or lack of, unresolved issue or affairs not in order......you get the idea. Often, people will succomb to complications from their disease first. (In this case, an example would be pneumonia, organ failure, sepsis...) No one can give you the "real" answer your looking for. But, the diagnosis you mentioned does not give you long. I am an oncology nurse, and I have seen people linger far longer than anticipate (and beyond most odds), and people who leave so much sooner than thought.  I can tell you it is an important time to speak what's in your heart and help the person who is dying find a sense of peace. If this is a person who is close to you, there will also be an important time to tell them it's ok to go. I'm so sorry that this has touched your life, I know what a hard journey lies ahead. I hope you peace and comfort in knowing that the human spirit lives on......and they never really leave us.  They just get to the next place a little sooner. God bless you and yours.
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Even if her blood-sugar is reasonably well controlled, she can still die from complications or be left permanently blind or otherwise disabled. One of my friends lost his sister to a diabetic pregnancy, and she was a very good diabetic.
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Yes. Many examples:\n\nSalmonela - leave raw chicken meat for three days outside of the fridge and then eat it. You can try with eggs, too.\n\nCholera - start with traveling to foreign countriesand look to consume raw or undercooked seafood from warm coastal waters subject to sewage contamination. \n\nI guess, you get the idea. It's possible to get yourself a disease.
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I would recommend looking into relaxation techniques and try to live each day with a positive attitude.  But, there is no problem going to the doctor if sypmtoms get severe.
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Try to live my life to the fullest because I'll know that someday soon I won't be around much longer. I watched as my uncle slowly died from complications caused by AIDS. I was only 12, it was very hard on my family, especially my mom, because they were best friends. It's a terrible way to die.
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you could live and become a vegetable if you aren't careful... hope you have advanced directives filled out. you know a living will... power of atty for health care. if you don't have those you could be paralize and crap yourself for the rest of you life and still be in your head. then you could see yourself die really slowly and painfully... maybe... or maybe you could just be in pain for the rest of your "existance" and without advanced directives who knows how long they might keep you alive.
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It would depend on what my quality of life was. I certainly wouldn't want to carry on for years and years if I was incapable of looking after myself and travelling.
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Travel and live abroad.
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I know an estate not far from where I live where out of about 200 houses there are 300+ cases of cancer.\nI would not advise anyone to move into a house where there are overhead lines and pylons.
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It is a natural as birth, I my father died two years ago. He had a maintainable decease Ulcerative colitis. But at 72 he was tired of living. He felt he had done what he was put here to do and there was no talking him out of it. They put him on painkillers and sent him home. He died six months later. It's tempting to say "lost", but this isn't the case in reality. Those who pass over are ever present in our lives. At times you will even hear them speak when you are having troubles. Right now your mother in law is in a safe place and at peace. There is no time, no pain, there is no fear or suffering. Better by far than the place where we live today. If you look ahead I know it sounds far fetched, but you will see her again soon. Time isn't what you think it is.. So waste non of it. 20 years from now this will make even more sense.
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Bearing in mind that "seriously sick" is defined differently for most, I would prefer to die.  My faith is strong and I really think that going home to Jesus and my departed family members would be a much better alternative.\nHope that you aren't faced with this decision though.
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ABSOLUTELY ... but only for the proper reason of using it.  It is not meant to help people "get out of life" because life is too tough.  But if someone is suffering needlessly with NO HOPE for recovery ... absolutely.  It has been proven that many people suffering terminal illness are in a lot of pain and the doctors are usually too scared to over prescribe narcotic pain killers for fear of losing their license.
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Yes. I was given 1-3 years to live almost 3 years ago with a terminal lung disease. Am on oxygen 24/7. Started Xango mangosteen juice Feb 21, 2006. Saw my doc yesterday and she is astounded at the changes in my condition. She bought a bottle herself for her Fibromyagia and for her son's allergies. This is a medical doctor who has an open mind - a rare breed indeed!\nsee www.carrcollins.com
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**I'm a premed biology student**\nI think it would depend upon who the individual is, and how much fat and nutrients they have stored up. I'm sure most would die, but NOT all. \n\nAnd I HATE when people who reply don't know the difference between the word loose and lose.\n\nI'd advise your friend to eat, but don't overdo it. I would try to live off water alone, but I could stand maybe eating some salads and fruits/veggies that have antioxidants.