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The rich picture on people at end of life Perceptions percePtions People at end of life and their families have a wide range of experiences. This chapter of the <strong>Rich</strong> Picture attempts to indicate the sorts of experiences people with cancer (and their loved ones) experience at end of life, and compares this to the media’s perceptions of end of life. The chapter begins with some quotes from real people, then goes on to compare Macmillan’s online community discussions relating to terminal cancer with the UK national newspapers’ reporting of terminal cancer. 42 Contents
Understanding the numbers, needs and experiences of people affected by cancer What are ex-carers of loved ones who died of cancer saying about their end of life experiences? ‘When they said ‘she’s got no chance’ that was very harsh. It was very hard for my daughters too, they were so upset.’ Perceptions Bereaved ex-carer, South East ‘I felt I was no part of what was happening. I was really shaken, I was gripping the side of the bed, my knuckles were white and tears were streaming down my face.’ Bereaved ex-carer, Wales ‘I requested support for her to consider death and to face some of her concerns, but there was nobody for her to talk to.’ Bereaved ex-carer, North 43 Contents
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