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What can you do about a long "terminal" diagnosis? how can you cope?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Delicate: There is no perfect way of dealing with imminent death. Stick with your loved ones, do all the things that you wanted to do, if possible. Make sure that your symptoms are promptly addressed. Do not give up to fear.

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Answered 2/27/2017

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