Brittany Maynard - have we discussed this yet?

The story breaks my heart. From what I've read, it is a terrible way to die (is there really a good way?). I think she should be afforded the option to do it on her own terms. I feel bad that she had to uproot and move in order to do so. Not everyone has that option.

It's incredibly sad. I don't agree with her plan, but it is her life, her choice and the option is available to her.

I feel that no matter how many days we have left, we can still strive to make a difference to someone else, spend time with our family and friends, love them and let them love us.

I pray that she will change her mind and her perspective.

I saw a snippet of an interview where she said there are days she looks at her husbands face but cannot remember his name; I cried. I believe in a persons right to choose. And I agree it is unfortunate they had to move to do so.

I find her strength and courage to be amazing. How terrifying it must be to go into the unknown like that. I am also so impressed with her family and their support for her decision.

I had a classmate who's mother passed away from the same cancer. It was a horrible way to die. I actually found out about this story through that classmate sharing an article on FB.

She should have the right to die with dignity. Who am I (or anyone else) to demand that someone die after suffering long term illness? That is the epitome of selfishness. It really disgusts me that people are not giving the choice to die with dignity but instead are forced to die in ways that completely degrade them. No one should be made to feel guilty because other people want them around for longer. But you know what? My body, my life, my choice. Your body, your life, your choice.

I wish her well and totally agree that she needs to do what is right for her well being instead of the selfishness of other people or the state.

I was up late last night and saw an interview she did. I lost it when she said that she is most sad about missing out on having children.

For as long as I can remember my dream has always been to be a wife and mother. My heart breaks for her knowing she will miss outon that.

I consider myself a Christian. I support her right to choose when she dies.

I'm glad she is doing it on her terms. she owns the illness, the illness won't own her. good for her and for Oregon for having those laws.

I am in total agreement with her decision. And it is her decision to make, in my opinion. November 1st is All Saint's Day, maybe that figured in to it?

I don't know, but I wonder, if she chose a date to try to make it easier for her family and loved ones.   They wouldn't be faced with the dread of worrying all day every day if this would be the last day.   Afraid to leave home, afraid to answer the phone, etc.

By saying Nov. 1st she can let them all plan in their own way how to come to grips with this the best that anyone ever could.   They know they have this many days to cram in as much time being with her as possible. 

I imagine that she chose a date she felt would fall before the very worst of the suffering began.   That way no one would have to see her go through that and no one would have to fear that she might decide to take the medication early due to increased suffering.  

I'm guessing that she she has chosen to trade a small amount of additional time for the promise that the time left will be the best quality time she can hope for.

My heart goes out to her and to all of her family and friends.

I see. That was not how I was interpreting it. My apologies for thinking so.

I'm behind her 100%.

I support her decision 100%. She is putting a face and story to this issue. It's been long overdue. Hopefully, more will come forward with their stories. This is needed so that other states will follow Oregon's footsteps.

People should have the option to die with dignity.

I just used her story as an assignment in my communications class. I also agree that the Death with Dignity Act should be an option for terminally ill adult patients in every state.