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Ellen is a believer that everyone has a story worthy to tell. Her story begins with the early loss of her father to brain cancer when she was in her teens. His dying influenced her passion to make a difference in healthcare especially in the care of dying patients and their families. Read more.

End of Life Care and Wrapping Up Unfinished Business

I now find myself in Hospice Teams diligently assessing each organ system during their weekly visits. Particularly, the scientific data remains of interest. Is there an advance of the disease?...

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Getting Comfortable Speaking About End of Life Care and Death

Editor's note: Read Ellen's first article titled "It Isn't Over Until It's Over: Deciding to Stop Chemotherapy" here. An early memory: At three years old, nine of our family members...

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It Isn't Over Until It's Over: Deciding to Stop Chemotherapy

Before all else, this article begins with a sincere statement of gratitude. To my delight, Social Health Network is again giving me a platform to share my voice.  As you...

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