Re: Aug. 18 guest commentary.
I agree with Julie Selsberg’s guest commentary. My wife died on Feb. 4, 2011. We were informed by her critical care doctor on Dec. 29, 2010 that she had stage IV ovarian cancer. We were also informed that it was of a very aggressive type. That is only a 38-day time frame. I am sure she was aware that she had some sort of cancer from the severe pain she suffered for a couple of years prior to being told.
Before this occurred, I had quadruple bypass surgery and suffered a stroke, with surgery on Oct 22, 2010. My wife was brave and courageous enough to help me through all of my health problems. Then she suffered unbearable pain for almost three months before her last breath left her weakened body.
The final three months of her life, my wife was in extreme pain. She should have had the option to end her life on her terms.
Yes, I will vote for Colorado End of Life Options ballot initiative.
Dennis Reuss, Denver
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