terminal cancer
Coverage of terminal cancer in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: Something is missing from movies about medical aid in dying
New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act, allowing terminally ill individuals to opt for assisted suicide, will take effect. Pedro Almodóvar's 2025 film 'The Room Next Door' portrays a terminal cancer patient seeking help to die, framed as an act of dignity and self-determination.
- SoCal lawyer who faked terminal cancer and used clients’ money to fund $300K gambling habit learns fate
A Southern California lawyer is serving a two-year sentence after using $300,000 from clients' funds to support a gambling addiction and falsely claiming to have terminal cancer to hide his job failures.
- Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true
Dean Pennell, a terminally ill man with cancer, married his fiancé Kay Beaman at Colchester Hospital in Essex, fulfilling a 20-year wish. The couple delayed their wedding to provide for their 10 children and celebrated with family and friends, including 18 grandchildren.
- Partners of 33 years say ‘I do’ in hospice after bride’s heartbreaking terminal cancer diagnosis
A couple who had been partners for 33 years married in a hospice after the bride received a terminal cancer diagnosis. The event was organized quickly with support from others.
- WATCH: Podcast shares one man's final life lessons
Kris Saim, a 52-year-old husband and father, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and is sharing goodbye letters written to his children and childhood friends on the podcast 'Dying Out Loud.'
- Father endured seven years of gruelling and unnecessary treatment after bungling doctors misdiagnosed him with terminal cancer
A father underwent seven years of unnecessary and grueling treatment after doctors misdiagnosed him with terminal cancer. The error highlights systemic issues in medical diagnosis leading to prolonged patient suffering.
- Hope Street star Finnian Garbutt dead aged 28: Actor passes away after entering hospice care after terminal cancer diagnosis
Finnian Garbutt, a star of the TV show Hope Street, died at age 28 after entering hospice care following a terminal cancer diagnosis. The actor's passing highlights the impact of terminal illness on young individuals.
- Pensioner, 81, who strangled and tied up woman, 95, in botched robbery after being diagnosed with terminal cancer is told he will likely die behind bars as he's jailed
An 81-year-old pensioner convicted of strangling and tying up a 95-year-old woman during a botched robbery faces a likely death sentence in prison after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The perpetrator was jailed for his crimes, with authorities noting his terminal illness may lead to his death behind bars.
- Tony Hudgell's adoptive mother admits she's 'broken' by thought of not seeing him grow up after her terminal cancer diagnosis - as 11-year-old double amputee undergoes new surgery
Tony Hudgell's adoptive mother is emotionally distraught over her terminal cancer diagnosis, fearing she won't see him grow up. The 11-year-old double amputee is undergoing new surgery, highlighting his medical challenges and the family's struggle.
- 'No more tears': Former senator Ben Sasse talks frankly about his terminal cancer diagnosis
Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has publicly disclosed his terminal cancer diagnosis, reflecting on his experiences with the illness. The article references his 2022 public appearances and candid discussions about his health struggles.