A Time To Live (Living With Terminal Illness Documentary) |

[@thomasfholland]

I’m still alive after being diagnosed with advanced/terminal stage 4 prostate cancer with there being no way to cure it. Still alive even though all of the doctors said I had 2 to 3 months left - that was 15 years ago. And to be sure, it hasn’t been exactly like a vacation. So far I’ve gone into cardiac arrest 4 times. I’ve spent countless numbers of months in the hospital. One time I was in the hospital for 6 months. And all the time I’m fighting for my life my wife and our 3 children are scared of losing me. And today was like many other days, I spent a good portion of it in the hospital. I have been very blessed to have gotten to see my 3 daughters grow up, didn’t think I was going to live that long. But it does feel like I’m living life, more like I’m living life just to stay alive.

[@tori8925]

Yeah f*ck people commenting to you about finding religion right now. I think you’re incredibly strong and inspiring for going through all of that and still to this day. You are a badass!! Im sure your daughters think so too.💙

[@lostandguided5533]

@@tori8925 search Sura Ankabut and watch

[@juliepopp5975]

You are a true hero and very inspiring. God Bless you ❤️

[@njerikiarie8928]

I wish for you the most beautiful sunrise you have ever seen tomorrow.

[@lostandguided5533]

Say Ashadu an la ilaha illallah

[@randlewhitney6560]

I sat and watched my wife pass away. 6 months to the day of cancer. She prepared her self for death. I did not it has been 17 years and I still am not over her.

[@heatherolsen-gebhard1455]

I truly hope you still have or seek support around you. And I'm sure your wife would want you to find serenity, happiness, laughter and love again. I don't know you, but I know what a lost love is like. I am sending love and prayers your way 💝

[@juliepopp5975]

May you find peace, I feel your wife would want this for you. Stay strong 💜

[@randlewhitney6560]

@@heatherolsen-gebhard1455 I started see a head Dr about a year and a half ago. He is helping. Thanks for comment

[@5thdimension625]

Randy, I’m sos Randy for your loss. While I didn’t lose my spouse, I lost my mother to cancer at the age of 18. I did not deal with her death until age 57. The defending against feeling the tremendous impact of loss was worse than facing the pain of grief that I was putting off. Please don’t delay. Get a good grief counselor that will help. I promise. Sending prayers for peace ☮️

[@kathy1001]

God Bless you 🙏 ❤️ 🙌 ♥️

[@angelaegan7511]

I got upset today as my hairdresser couldn't fit me in! How ungrateful am I for my life. Watching this was truly humbling. Thank you to all who contributed.

[@benjaminmichaelson1993]

hello😊👋

[@KiwikimNZ]

Yes it’s crazy the silly things that ruin our day when so many are going through so much more than us. Your human don’t be hard on yourself x :)

[@jarkachalmovianska7812]

I cut my hair few times myself🤣 looked like crap but nevermind i was proud and saved money😅

[@olyacarell6434]

First world problems

[@stephencotton2694]

Yes your very ungrateful I'm exactly the same way isn't it awful after watching this I feel so ashamed

[@oceanchicns]

We are all dying but are we all living? Thanks to everyone that participated in the making of this message. I hope it spreads across the planet.

[@jarkachalmovianska7812]

Dying to live, living to die

[@lynnefletcher7152]

What a great documentary. I am 79, had a mastectomy this year and chose not to do treatment. I have no sadness over the diagnosis. Since I am approaching my 80's, I am closer to death each day and I choose to live each day in joy. We each have an "expiration date" and it probably doesn't change whether we are diagnosed with cancer or not, and I don't believe we "die" anyway. Our Soul is timeless and eternal. I see it as a transition from one plane to another and it will probably be beautiful and exciting.

[@benjaminmichaelson1993]

this is really nice♥️ where are you from?

[@lynnefletcher7152]

@@benjaminmichaelson1993 Currently live in Salt Springs, FL on Lake Kerr. So much wildlife. It's amazing.

[@benjaminmichaelson1993]

@@lynnefletcher7152 so I heard. I must say your comment about this is really inspiring we all do have expiration dates even if we have cancer or not💜. this is actually a public space and I would really love to get to know you if you don't mind...

[@benjaminmichaelson1993]

@@lynnefletcher7152 are you on Google chat?

[@lynnefletcher7152]

@@benjaminmichaelson1993 Don't mind at all.

[@gwenbolden7086]

I'm 41 an I'm living with terminal Colon cancer metastasize to lungs I just decided not to take chemo anymore it's been two months now and I feel so much better God bless u all 🙏🏾

[@Forever_Nostalgic]

how are you at the minute? x

[@gwenbolden7086]

@@Forever_Nostalgic I'm feeling great taking better care of my body though exercise, meditation and eating healthier an I take no meds I'm blessed thank you for asking friend

[@Forever_Nostalgic]

@@gwenbolden7086 that's lovely to hear. God bless you x

[@gwenbolden7086]

@@Forever_Nostalgic Bless u as well my friend

[@geminiwaywardbound1229]

Aspirin is supposed to help stop Cancer metastasising I heard some of the top doctors talking about it in a podcast. Just a thought, I wish you well for as long as possible. Best Wishes ❤️‍🩹

[@kingplays3490]

My mom died from cervical cancer many years ago them my only sister committed suicide 😢, It took me years to stop grieveing their lost ,I'm at a better place now because of God ,may God comfort and give you all the strength you stand in need of ❤❤

[@taika.melissa2798]

My condolences 🌹

[@jadedelarge8929]

This is one, if not the most, beautiful and inspiring documentary I have ever seen. I will save it forever and re-watch it everytime I lose focus in living my life with the inner peace all these amazing people have taught me. I am 66 and free of illnesses...so far. I don't want to wait for that dreaded day and then start living my life. That would be such a waste of precious time. I am going to be smarter than that.

[@ophelian4646]

Exactly my opinion after watching this amazing documentary. I'll get back to it when needed.

[@cheypam]

All of these people have someone that loves them. That's wonderful. But what if you have no one?

[@dianecleary1054]

I have no one too. Sending big hug and the love of Jesus to you.

[@Wanderingnomad2829]

I’m the same I have my dog - I have family but they are busy and spread thin - but we come in alone and the journey to real home will be alone at the end we fall asleep and I will go back to my star

[@chantellucky4565]

Pam, Me too! I have no one on this earth! Always alone! I have to be strong for myself. “I didn’t realize I was strong until STRONG was my only choice!” Sending you hugs, Chantelle

[@gudrunbruemllst4172]

Your future is yours.

[@marisamartin3664]

Turn to Jesus Christ who loves us more than any human - and who is the one all of us see after our death.

[@InspireMe150]

I'm back in the hospital since getting diagnosed with leukemia a year ago this month. Glad I found this and happy to see it

[@clarita6996]

Hug.

[@blumensekte]

I just came home after another colon cancer surgery. Its such a blessing we have youtube with all these stories of others who feel what we feel and really understanding we‘re not alone. I feel you and i‘m with you. ❤️

[@ciasnymicha1167]

I wish You well from Poland

[@neenadorsey6554]

Wishing you all good energy and love!

[@bisratezra8247]

Best wishes.

[@somersetflower]

What a remarkable group of human beings who not only spit in the eye of their illnesses but make us want to be more gracious and thankful for every day we breathe. Thankyou one and all for your generous and gentle wisdom in the face of your final challenge. 🤗

[@alexajessop5590]

You are all fabulous and brave. Thank you all for your stories.

[@peterb3181]

"The gift of life is reinforced when you suddenly realise it's finite." Absolutely! I am not afraid of death at all. I am heartbroken at the grief I may leave behind. I am deeply grateful to these wonderful people for showing me several ways to address that problem.

[@chrisnewpher]

I'm not at all religious, but Amen! I am much more concerned about the people I'll be leaving behind as well.

[@batrasum]

How do you address "that problem"? Is what I struggle with most. The grief I'll leave behind. I've a terminal, aggressive leukemia. Thank you.

[@MrTurtluv]

“It allows you to do things instead of just thinking about them.” Wow. That’s amazing❤️

[@KiwikimNZ]

This doco really touched me. I lost my dad to cancer last year, lost 3 of my best friends earlier this year to cancer and have a friend who has just gone into respite care with oesophageal cancer. I am also a nurse and it never ceases to amaze me how resilient and strong people can be when faced with daunting odds stacked against them, at times I think that they surprise themselves. None of us know how we will react if we are ever faced with this diagnoses. These types of stories are inspiring and a great reminder of just how blessed our lives really are and to make the most of everyday and to not sweat the small stuff. Thank you to those who shared their stories with so much courage and dignity. To the families, I understand how hard it is to see a loved one go through this and the impact is not just one the person who is diagnosed, we too suffer by seeing them go through this, so hugs to you all.

[@boinkadoinkk]

how did so many of your friends have cancer??

[@janedoe09]

God Bless you for the work you do

[@deborahdarling1799]

I sent this doc in hopes my daughter shares it with my granddaughter. Her 1st cousin grew up with her. Her cousin had leukemia. That is something we’ve beat right? At age 16 our Layla died from that leukemia, swollen and aware. The grief was horrendous. This doc is so uplifting because it shines light, a bright joyful light, in the face of diagnosis. For my grand, you are so loved by your gramma, who cares.

[@jimwerther]

Wow. God bless you and your family.

[@benjaminmichaelson1993]

God bless you dear. hello from LA

[@rachbell8915]

im really sorry you lost such a precious child. and im sorry for Layla to be missing out on her life. nana love is a pretty special love. \o/ i ❤ my nana (maternal). My daughter and her cousins love their nanny, my mum. i hope you get a chance to watch this doco with your preciousdarlingangel.

[@acajudi100]

My great grandmother was told she had 6 months to live at 25. She lived to be 106, and told me the doctor who told her that he had been dead 50 years. I am 80 now, and she told me live until I die, and try to stay away from tests and doctors. She said to ignore the doctor, and no chemo. or pills. Be positive. She had Alzheimer's at 99, and a doctor wanted to remove her breast at 99! I told him NO! She died at almost 107. 106 and 7 months. She was a kind and generous woman, and taught me how to care for myself.

[@jimwerther]

I love it! Thank you for posting this wonderful story.

[@moosehead1183]

Your great grandmother was a wise and grand woman. Hope you live as long. Thanks for sharing that wonderful story.

[@zeldadesantiago6974]

Wow

[@chantellucky4565]

Wonderful story! I love it! It is inspirational!! Thank so much!! ❤️

[@cynthiat6505]

She was strong and I agree with her decisions!!!

[@janetpattison8474]

The expectation to “get over” losing someone that we dearly love, be it a partner, friend or a pet, is unrealistic. We will always miss them. Soul is eternal, and eventually we meet up again w/ our loved ones. In the meantime we’re here to give & receive love ❤️ …

[@lenaparnell2417]

I just turned 76 yrs old & I found this video very life changing. We never know how long we have on this earth so we’d best make the best of it in the face of death. Thank you to all these beautiful people who were brave enough to share their heartwarming stories with us & thank you to their families also. God bless them all. ❤🙏

[@KingCobra2377]

What a beautiful documentary. These people are stronger and more selfless than words could ever do justice 💯

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

We may have learned a thing or two, hey?

[@rivergirl3444]

I can't thank you enough. This inspired me to keep on. This has great ideas and sharing. Thank you from a Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer person .

[@bridgetterodgers6496]

Prayers for you @River Girl

[@Dranma51]

Isn’t death around the corner for all of us? Life isn’t about having a long life, it’s about having a good life! Love that!

[@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766]

Approx 10 min in watching this, I could not continue due to it being too close to home. Maybe I will pick video back up, maybe not, but as a mother that has a son with inoperable cancer (Hodgkins lymphoma) it still breaks my world apart and into pieces (at times). He is happy, sad, mad, scared, blessed, etc.as most patients are. (Edit) Either way, this tangled mess has not brought our family closer and in many ways, pushed out. So here I am alone most of times just trying to forage another second with him and family whilst no one knows that I have been not well too for 2 yrs (concentrating on his health n not mine). Anyone reading this, God does bless us no matter the challenges. The struggles I learned the hard way is that He is teaches us lessons in good moments and in bad. Blessings are everywhere at anytime, but the pain and devastation of my child going thru this is taunting to say the least. It should only be me with illness and not my child....but then again I am not God. On earth whatever purpose that may be, all I know is to obey, love and cherish whilst time is still met by His grace. Well anyhoot, TY for perhaps listening to my rambled emotions. I end with the only thing I do have (as well as alllllll 🌍 of you)...and that is with God's blessings

[@danutat9915]

💖🙏💖🙏💖

[@Luvpig]

❤

[@thomasfholland]

@BeGoodBeBetterBeBlessedIX3 May God pour out on you and your family all of His Love and may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ always be upon you.

[@juliepopp5975]

God Bless you, YOU are your son's hero... know that. May peace be with you and your family ❤️

[@christian.dominic]

I CAN HELP.GET IN TOUCH

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

The generosity shown by these people is mesmerising. Many thanks to the production team for being so respectful. I have learned from this, which I know was the point of it all... But I also had the honour of meeting these lovely souls as well. Time very well spent. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@jimwerther]

Congratulations to you on putting together this wonderful documentary. Your interviews put you in a tough spot, but you handled it with grace and compassion. All the best, from the US.

[@deborahapplebaum4313]

Now that we've gotten to know these 12 people intimately through this documentary, which is 5 years old, I think it's fitting that we learn which of them are still living. Otherwise it's like being engrossed in a book that consumes you and then seeing that the last chapter is missing. It's time to reveal who's still with us so that we can sat a prayer for them, and think about the 9 who have passed.

[@Jeweleye62]

None of us are getting out of here alive! In a strange kind of way, these courageous individuals are blessed as they know with some certainty that their days are numbered and as a result live more fulfilling lives in spite of their diagnosis. The rest of us will potentially waste some of the time we have left when in reality we could also be dead in a day, month or year and just not know it. This documentary was as profound as the beautiful human beings featured. For those still here and those now gone, thank you for sharing your stories. ❤

[@juliepopp5975]

This is so inspiring... bless all of these people. As a person who has survived cancer, I'm grateful to hear these stories and understand more about myself. You all have helped me more than u'll ever know. Thank you for your inspiration ❤️

[@straight.no.chaser1708]

I’m so glad you’re here 💫

[@TheRapnep]

Cancer survivor here too. Couldn't have said it any better. God bless us, everyone! +

[@donnataylor2821]

The most beautiful video I have ever seen! Thank you, with tears of joy in my eyes. My oldest sister died after 1 1/2 year battle with endometrial adenocarcinoma. She chose to live til she died, never knew her prognosis and died at the age of 41. Still missing a wonderful soul😇

[@deborahapplebaum4313]

Hi Donna. I was just scrolling through the comments and saw yours. I'm so very sorry for your loss and I hope your pain eases a little bit every day. I had endometrial adenocarcinoma 2 years ago and had a total hysterectomy, no other treatment. Do you know what the stage and grade of your sister's cancer was by any chance?

[@chuki6545]

Beautiful, human, sad, heroic, sweet, touching film. And I am happy that you didn't reveal who has gone and who has not. Thank you for having let us met those great people.

[@maryhuffman3045]

I am Retired Army, we were in Alaska at same time. Aug 2007-2010. You did an absolutely beautiful job of showing your entire family. God Bless and keep you all.

[@dorothyrobdau7365]

I noticed these people who were told they were dying (as if the rest of us won't) had a positive attitude about everything in life. They found themselves actually living the fullest each day. This gave them a daily full life, more than they would have had previous to their diagnosis. I don't know the date this was recorded, but many types of cancers like prostate are treatable now. My take away is to fully live each day that you have now. Blessings to all

[@thomsonsmith95]

Hello Dorothy How are you doing today?

[@callumgillies9611]

As enriching a 60 minutes as one could hope for. Edit; I also wanted to add, all of these people have incredibly warm faces and demeanours. They all seems like people who would be fun to hang out with. Amazing.

[@iveinlon]

Cancer is a teacher, teaching us to live the full life .... we almost forgot how to live, it's like a big reminder - live now, live here. So far I got two reminders. It's like a second chance to take a look and rethink, find out what's really important. Still alive still keep going, and I don't change anything, because I love my life.

[@Thescienceguy-a]

*_Everyone who’s reading this comment, Please keep on pushing in life and never give up. Can't wait to see you successful one day and May God always bless you with love and happiness!!!_* 🙏💙

[@californiadoll6273]

Wow your comment is absolutely pointless & dumb.

[@cheryl5994]

THANK YOU. 🙏🏼❤️

[@kellidyarberry9782]

some don't want love again and happy with it

[@denisephillips9269]

A wonderful example of people helping others......and they don't even realize it. Listening to their versions of life and expectations really gives one pause.....to think of our own mortality....and how we will choose to live our lives till there is no more. Thank you to these people for sharing.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

BOT. You've shown up on several other channels still doing the cut-and-paste from the clipboard all the while trying to promote your own channel. Ugh!

[@carlakniffen9100]

I feel this show is helpful to me in living life with cancer. Thank you everyone that was willing to share their story with us. One thing I find very disrespectful to the people sharing their experiences and the viewers is all the commercials that interrupts their life story.

[@Ditto463]

This is five years old, I wonder if any of these amazing and humbling people are still with us.

[@LassieSgr]

I have over 30 friends and acquaintances who past during Covid. I have no one else.

[@lucyholliday3496]

@@izzymidget6298 what’s his Instagram? Thanks

[@izzymidget6298]

@@lucyholliday3496 webber2401

[@BR-td3kn]

Did he say who's still alive? So happy to see that he's still with us.

[@izzymidget6298]

@@BR-td3kn He didn't out of principal for the filmmakers wishes. I did some googling but was unable to find much out :/ but i'm just glad to see he's still here :D

[@chongjcj6977]

We are all fellow travellers in this short journey of life,most of us just race through our lives forgetting how we are all mortal. But really we are all terminal.Its not how long we live but how we live life. May all be well and happy. 🙏Thank you for sharing your stories of courage and wisdom.

[@Landis_Grant]

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and He will save you from your sins and take you to Heaven.

[@cserd8734]

To all the people featured in this documentary… bless you all for your courage and commitment to a life well lived.. Bravo 🎉

[@bertatully5364]

Felt so sad for the man with the 2 young kids , I felt sad for all of them but this man really got me 😢

[@bijuvarghese338]

Lord, heal all these people and bless their families: also people with similar illnesses everywhere. Amen.

[@angelaberni8873]

I have seen so many NDE (near death experiences)that i now am convinced that death isn't the end ,but merely the begining. Everyones experience seems to be different but ALL have one thing in common. EVERYONE UNDOUBTEDLY say that they've NEVER FELT MORE LOVED !!!

[@albatrosone]

What an inspirational documentary, if we think about death we miss out in life. I have been recently diagnosed with cancer and watching this gave me comfort. Thank you for sharing

[@truecrime_and_everything_else]

My friend was given 3-6 months.. much of that time was spent getting tested, and then feeling very poorly, so it's not like she had any time to live it up before she passed away. Cancer sucks.

[@jarkachalmovianska7812]

If i would be given few weeks months to live, nobody would ever see me in hospital again

[@LassieSgr]

Thank you for really check.

[@stst77]

@@jarkachalmovianska7812 I feel the same unless I was in pain then I would be beating down the doors for pain medication!

[@Taylor23890]

@@stst77that’s why my friend had to go back into the hospice . Too much pain . She passed from diagnosis til the end in 6 months . She had pancreatic cancer . I’ve actually lost more friends than my parents have . It’s very sad

[@deborahapplebaum4313]

It's been 5-6 years since this documentary was produced so I assume all 12 interviewees have passed. I tried to research it in the hope of learning if 1 or 2 may have miraculously survived. No information found. Sad.

[@Forever_Nostalgic]

I've just researched and the only info I found was the young man in his 30's with a brain tumour has sadly passed. Just heartbreaking.

[@melaniejosiah1382]

These people are bloody amazing my dad had terminal cancer he died 3 years ago 💜💜💜heartbreaking

[@ltergilywamb8106]

What a touching film. So respectful and allowing dignity and courage to shine through.

[@incognito7479]

Be grateful you have a family that cares. Some of us are not that fortunate. My family would rather see me dead. True. Their loss. Live and let live.

[@tennysoneffie6943]

I feel your pain….try to rise above it . Have courage.

[@zeldadesantiago6974]

How sad

[@maurreese]

Thank you and all the kind souls for this beautiful documentary and the shared wisdom ❤

[@moussaka4738]

I was totally moved and inspired by this documentary; however, you are portraying a part of society that has the family and financial means to "continue living their life as normal, or fulfilling bucket-lists, with the background of beautiful countryside and Vivaldi as background music. Although it is an excellent, inspirational and motivating documentary; this is such a small 1% of the population who have the means and support. It would be very much appreciated if a secondary documentary was made for the rest of us that we could actually identify with. Those of us who do not have the advantages; yet still make the most of the time they have left.

[@erebusagarista8031]

Very true. Sick with worry over devastating medical bills, not being able to prolong your life with the best treatments as they cost into the hundreds of thousands....those who don't have a support system or are in a toxic family etc etc

[@Sashazur]

@@erebusagarista8031These families do seem to have more resources than average but they all weren’t happy or healthy ones… what about the man who has had no contact with his son for years, the woman who ended her unhappy marriage, the other woman who sent her son away? Families can be a mess both rich or poor.

[@appenninoview6307]

Gosh this documentary is beautiful and so emotional ..your positive outlooks are truly commendable ..I wish everybody who took part the very best and a gigantic huge hug

[@Katwinser1958]

What’s sad is I asked the doctor what will be my symptoms when the end is upon me so I can say goodbye to my family. He said it will be to quick to say goodbye to any one. My husband was in there with me and he looked like a deer caught in the headlights. I am crying as I write this post.

[@angelaberni8873]

Your doctor sounds sadistic to me. I don't like the sound of him at all.

[@bkkmk]

What is your diagnosis?

[@Sashazur]

Just make sure your husband and loved ones know that you love them, remind them every day, and make sure you’ve told them all the things you need to say, as soon as you can. I also suggest you talk to another doctor and research your illness; doctors aren’t always right!

[@doylejodi7502]

My youngest daughter was diagnosed with a neurological, genetic, terminal disease at 15. We realized that not only all her life’s dreams and hopes were washed away in that single moment; but that worst of all, she would die young. She’s 21 today and as she loses her ability to walk, her ability to be coordinated, and experiences a gradual loss of autonomy, she still stays so brave. Yes; we’re all dying, but being forced to face it right in your face is something entirely different. Thank you all, for sharing your story.

[@unknownentity7964]

I'm in the same position as your daughter, but I'm 25. My condition has deteriorated neatly all my muscles, I rely on a bipap ventilator and electric wheelchair /hoist etc. My organs are shutting down too. Intestinal failure, bladder failure, autonomic failure... All this to say, I understand what your daughter is going through. I'm incredibly lucky to have full time carers which allows me a level of 'normal adult independence' away from my family. I love them of course, but it was hard becoming an adult yet still being as reliant on my parents as a child. If your daughter wants someone to talk to who understands her struggles, then I'd love to get in contact with her. I have lost basically all of my friends due to my condition so I know how incredibly isolating experiences like this can be

[@emiscand]

Sending my thoughts to your families xx

[@dsmsl9734]

It’s a shame it never occurred to the producer of this show that there are many people who don’t have the love snd support of anyone in their life and for whom a terminal diagnosis is given and they have nobody to live for. Not to mention the wealth of these people who thankfully can live out in comfort. The difference to have a loving partner or your own kids makes this a very different journey and for many of us it is not a reality without love or wealth. My biggest fear is dying alone in poverty.

[@wispercrow]

I don't have a family, and if this happened to me I would probably take all my savings and go travelling around the world. See all the places I wanted to see and have wonderful last months.

[@dsmsl9734]

i will come withj you :-) @@wispercrow

[@Sashazur]

I think the point of this film is to show people who defied conventional wisdom when getting a terminal diagnosis. A film about people dying sad and alone is worth doing as well, but it’s a different film.

[@saraforehand6114]

You sound very much like me.

[@lonimarie9661]

It’s very hard when you don’t have support from your family like these people do God bless them

[@Dunkelwald_]

I want to give them all a big hug and thank them for beeing such awesome people. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@cbryce9243]

It's nice to hear people with the same train of brain as I. No longer do I feel alone. Thank you for doing this video.

[@LaDeee57]

Beautiful documentary. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer 17 years ago. Having been raised with a naturopathic dad, I had never really experienced any doctors/hospitals or anything of that sort in my life. I did have my 2 babies in hospital and that was it. Doc wanted me to undergo chemo/radiation, etc etc etc but I couldn't bring myself to accept medication of that type into my body - doctors were horrified. I haven't even taken an aspirin in my life and I'm now 66. So...... here I am to tell the tale. I still get lumps and bruising in my right breast but I have never once been in pain. Makes me wonder about all the chemo garbage being pumped into a person.

[@morganc9902]

I hope he writes that letter to his son. My parents died when I was 24. I am now 52. I would give anything to have enjoyed our last day together but I had a stupid argument with my mother. The following day a car accident took them. I regret that stupid argument everyday.

[@caroltrudge1389]

Xx

[@maxineboxer9714]

Same here, regret and guilt are just terrible.

[@sunnydaygina]

This was so touching! Each person living more than most do in a lifetime. ❤️🙏🏼

[@CMoore8539]

The man with the brain tumor is a Wonderful Husband and Dad!!❤ He didn’t bring it on anyone. Bless their hearts!!

[@claudinegerard5]

When I was 28, they gave me 3 days to live, than 6 months. I am 67 today. My reaction was when they told me that,I was angry. How dare they told me when I will died. So i refuse it ,and live my life like they were no tomorrow. I am cured today of that disease and refused all of their treatment.

[@paulineburns8446]

Thank you for filming this beautiful documentary…even though I don’t have a terminal illness I have not been living my life to the fullest like these brave people 😀

[@sharonjefferies4389]

I have no one, very lonely life but I must be strong to endure it ,rely on nobody

[@dotsyjmaher]

Me, too, I had a dip a couple of hours ago because we are looking at weather disaster..but I called a Prayerline and the sweet lady read an obscure scripture that I used to write on my rent check to fend off my lunatic former landlord..lol.. I can't believe that was a coincidence.. So I decided God has a strange way of protecting me from crazies...being alone FEELS lonely a lot...but I hear SO much online from fb friends that they are dealing with crazies in their "families"... I think alone, these days, may be a protection.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

They’re all so lucky - nice middle class homes and nice families to look after them.

[@JeffBeaverTV]

when I watch films like this it reminds me to LIVE while I'm still alive...I don't know why we forget that so easily...these stories inspire me to truly live!

[@gudrunbruemllst4172]

11years ago i lost the still love of my life. He taught me so much. And after six months that i was "dead" myself all these marvellous feelings these people are sharing with us starting growing inside me. And once more ... he teaches me so much. Wonderful vídeo.

[@TheRapnep]

I really want to know who is still with us. They are all so brave and courageous! One thing that struck me is when they were asked if they were afraid of dying and several of them said not since their husband/wife passed before them. That's how I now feel since my husband died a little more than a year and a half ago. I KNOW he's waiting for me and just knowing that makes me not at all scared to die anymore. Before, I was scared to die because I didn't want to leave him. Now, I don't have that concern and worry and it's kind of psychologicaly freeing in a strange way. I hope that doesn't sound bad to say? I'm 67 and since I've had cancer twice, I know my time is limited, but I look forward more than I can say to being with God, my husband, and all my family who have gone before me. There's a peace I feel now, and in a tingly, expectant way, I'm looking forward to it. I hope that makes some sense. I'm not being morbid, just optimistic about the hereafter and the good things to come! Prayers for all who are going through their own pain and difficulties and may God give you His peace and the strength to endure. God bless us, everyone! 🙏✝️

[@taika.melissa2798]

Bless all these beautiful, brave people and a huge thank you for sharing their stories. ❤️

[@leighearnshaw8353]

A truly amazing documentary. It has given me pause for thought in my own life, though I have not been diagnosed with an illness, I am 65, so who knows when it might strike. I am now going to plan for happiness, Thanks. X

[@amherst88]

Same here (& same age) -- recent biopsy was benign but it allowed me to realize it could happen anytime and that awareness is indeed a gift.

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

❤️🙏🏾

[@gaillessard2786]

65 here too and survived a brain aneurysm. We can never know our time.

[@jadedelarge8929]

You wrote exactly my feelings and situation❤ Time to "wake up and smell the coffee"

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

I was diagnosed this year with breast cancer, I’m just 64, so far all good and I’m lucky it was caught early, I’ve 4% chance of its return, makes me feel very fortunate watching this programme. They are an inspiration 😊

[@caroledrury1411]

Death has never bothered me as I have come close to it twice. I have always felt ready. What a question more than death is the pain and suffering in illness. And I have experienced physical pain that can be quite frankly torture and hard to meditate away. What I so admire in these people, in this documentary is that they seem almost cheerful they certainly don’t seem like they are in physical pain. I wonder how they do it. I wonder how they’ve dealt with the daily suffering of their physical pain. I hope it’s a question that can get answered someday

[@Aussie3261]

Good painkillers is the key to being content when illness becomes terminal

[@Toffee146]

Morphine.

[@LassieSgr]

Yes, Dying can be made easier. "Keep them comfortable" . It's being sick and no one to help.

[@sally8234]

I had an idiopathic seizure in my early 30s. I didn't remember a thing about it but it did change the way I view death. I've reached the conclusion that death will be the easiest thing I'll ever do. It will be like slipping into a deep sleep from which I will never awaken. I have no fear of death.

[@Babygirl54782]

I am so glad I watched this and liked that you didn't tell us who is still surviving. I wish I would have been able to watch this decades ago when Cancer and death of family and friends came and went in my life. Thank you for putting things in a clearer perspective for me now. It's never too late to learn.

[@kevindicker5460]

Loved this im stage 4 and can totally agree with what these beutifull people are saying i came across this sentence not long after being diagnosed You only have one life then once your diagnosed with terminal cancer you start your second life I love life i have a beutifull wife 5 kids 3 grandkids and will never die because I will always be in there hearts

[@hollywood9414]

You picked the most incredible souls to do this I laughed and cried through this ❤❤

[@annekelley8299]

I have cancer and this was wonderful. I am choosing to live for the now.

[@jbaxter55]

I found this Documentary absolutely inspiring. It has reinforced my views on Dying with Dignity. We are very lucky here in Australia. Most states have introduced Medically Assisted Dying. If you are diagnosed with a terminal illness and are expected to die within 6-12 months you can access this treatment.

[@jimwerther]

Ugh

[@sunnywintermorning1941]

Imagine the pressure vulnerable people must now face to take the death potion. Imagine what it’ll be like in, say, 30 years when there’s so many more old people. Mad Max. A culture of death; not care. Anyway, it’s the way things look set to go.

[@jimwerther]

@@sunnywintermorning1941 That's actually a brilliant point by you. Scary.

[@Jeweleye62]

@@sunnywintermorning1941 it doesn't work like that in Australia and is very heavily regulated to protect the vulnerable. The legislation is aimed at those, who like some of the people featured in this documentary, want to die with dignity. We do not have the choice to end anyone else's life, irrespective of their relationship to us.

[@jimwerther]

@@Jeweleye62 It is certainly heading that way. SunnyWinterMorning is correct.

[@tj921able]

My mother passed away from leukemia when I was 10 years old. It was difficult watching the people that had young children who are passing away. My mother was blunt about her situation. Lifting prayers for all these families. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless You for your honesty.

[@oneseeker2]

My niece was told 2 weeks ago she had 6 months, I knew that wasn't true, at all. She went into hospice care on Wed afternoon and died that Sunday. Squamous Esophagus Cancer, surgery nothing could be done, nothing.

[@exchangeofficer4625]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@TheRapnep]

Very sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another Angel. 😇 She is happy and at peace with our Lord in Heaven. ✝️

[@Taylor23890]

Sorry for your loss . When they said my sister in law had a month . She passed after 2 weeks aged 24 years

[@Sashazur]

My boyfriend was told he would last 2-9 more months, he died two weeks later. Kidney cancer.

[@elleg3651]

We ALL have a terminal illness. It's called life. We should all think of living each day like it's our last, because we never know when it will be.

[@TheLastSongbird124]

BRILLIANT this doco is not only about people dying and how they deal with it. Each individual story is a lesson in living, lessons for all people, including, and maybe even especially, for those not with terminal illnesses. There is so much from all these people and their families that can remind everyone, what is really important about being human :) We live in a world that is so overloaded with satisfying the self with things that we often spend time trying to achieve them, time that, with a little more thought, could contain much more soul enhancing things, like , valuable time with family & friends. After all, we humans are designed to get much, much more from each other than from a new car or a bigger house?

[@farmerfella]

I feel the most connection with Steve. I suspect because his reaction is closest to how I think I would react. He allows himself to really feel the waves of despair and hopelessness of the situation. But then he soldiers on until the next wave. I'm glad he started taking the antidepressants. I hope when my end comes I can be as honest with myself as it seems he is.

[@sugashakeshakeshake852]

10:48 I really like this lady…she’s really got it right on how to face adversity. 33:39 and this lady really grabbed life by the balls, and her art is great.

[@estherpennington7826]

I am so grateful to these people who shared their inspirational experiences. I could watch an entire series on this. They give a perspective on life that most cannot, one that could inspire others to live life more fully. I have a 7 year old son who has a brain tumor. The prognosis is good, but it's true... You do hold them tighter when you know there could be a shortened timeline

[@doonewatts7155]

Fabulous. All the people seem to have been set free to be totally themselves which was wonderful to watch. Aren't we lucky that we can film stuff so that especially children can see what their loved one was really like rather than just the fading photograph and stories

[@cheryl5994]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING SUCH AN INSIGHTFUL, HEARTWARMING DOCUMENTARY. MY WISH WOULD BE THAT WHEREVER THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE ARE THEY'RE HAPPY & AT PEACE. IN SOME WAY YOU WERE ALL AN INSPIRATION TO ME. THANK YOU.

[@Stiffd1]

: D When you listen to the 'outrageous and older woman' she shares such intimacy in those last few precious seconds of screen-time. Beautiful. We live. We die. x

[@stephencotton2694]

I remember when I was a child I was told my auntie Winn was dying so be very quiet around her no noise her husband my uncle Vick carried her around everywhere well to cut a long story short she lived another 33yrs and ended up dying at 89yrs old my heart really breaks for these people but if you are given a terminal diagnosis why would you bother taking chemotherapy or any other treatment if it's futile just trying to understand

[@2464hellen]

I loved ur Aunt story.. curious did continue carrying her everywhere for 33 years?

[@stephencotton2694]

@@2464hellen yes he actually did and he eventually died at 94😅

[@Taylor23890]

@@stephencotton2694My sister in law was born with a death sentence. When the time came she was going into the hospital for two weeks , for lots of tests to go on the heart and lung waiting list , they did say at first new liver too . But decided it would be too much .She was given a 10% chance of survival.She said to me these were her actual words . I’m gonna go for it, because I’m going to die anyway . She was 24 didn’t even make the transplant list . Tests discovered her kidneys were failing too

[@Luvpig]

What an incredible spectrum of insight. ❤

[@Hateweek1984]

Nigel is my spirit animal.....I really appreciate these folks sharing their stories....

[@dawncawthra3519]

This is beautiful. Trauma has a beautiful way of creating a new perspective. I'm happy they've decided to feel differently about their circumstances, this will elongate their life. The placebo effect and Nocebo effect can heal you or kill you. It's up to you what you believe. I'm grateful to have this perspective, and I'll suffer though all over again to make it to this point again!

[@allenblascomcgee7580]

If you have 18 months left to live. I would not go back to work. She is in incredible woman ! Respect but I understand her point of view. We can’t imagine… much love to all of these people, but also to all the others not filmed across the world that have to go through this. You are soooo strong and amazing. Thank you❤

[@simonebittencourt8251]

Thank you so much for the sharing of such extraordinary stories of wisdom, sensibility, courage, and empathy. It was a privilege to listen to you all. You are all inspirational and give us a chance to live our lives in a more meaningful way because the way you have chosen to live the end of yours. It was utterly touching to me to know you through your generosity by sharing your moments. My very best wishes to you all: have the best of joy, love, peace, fun, and comfort.

[@Kayrunningandcoffeeaddict]

I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in April 2016 I thought for sure that I was going to die, even though it had not spread. I felt like I was going to die because the doctors kept saying over and over again how aggressive it was and how big it was. I went on a massive spending spree thinking that it wouldn’t matter, because I would be gone anyway which I know was very selfish. But here I am here 8 1/2 years later and healthier than ever. I’ve even been running ultra marathons and I feel great, but in the back of my mind, I’m always gonna be worried about the cancer coming back. It is a hard reality…

[@stst77]

I like the man who is handling his diagnosis like a business The interesting thing is all these people are terminal yet they all look healthy and fit.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

This was a beautiful documentary on how to live life with the limited time you have left.

[@alise1424]

what an incredibly important documentary well done

[@James-b7p2k]

These are the sort of people I would like to be on the front line with…heroic

[@mountain2816]

Having supports is vital ❤️

[@janetwunder3000]

These British are really strong and no nonsense. They eschew psychiatrists and just tough it out. I really admire them.

[@jaelancaster5506]

Love these people and their stories….so inspirational. They have helped more people than they will ever know….huge gratitude ❤

[@alidabotes6264]

I admire all of you for your positive attitude- your an example to us all. Keep on rocking!!

[@sophiabright8371]

Lovely! So beautifully shared. A gorgeous film about gorgeous people. Thank you for the smile & the lift.