Sustaining the dignity of the dying
By Emilia Ismail
March 2015 HEALTH
Cancer is a traumatic and painful experience for both patients and their families. However, with the right care and support, the situation can be very different indeed.“I’m a stage four lung cancer patient. I know where I stand.” Those words were harrowing, but at the same time, Kelly’s* courage amazed me. I was volunteering at a photo exhibition event organised by Hospis Malaysia and Charis Hospice when I met her. While most people prefer to remain in denial about their...
Emilia Ismail
is a freelance writer who has a love-hate relationship with the weighing scale.
