The Man Who Refused Treatment—And Was Right

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Mr. Kapoor, 68, had stage IV pancreatic cancer. His oncologist before me proposed aggressive chemotherapy. He came to me for a second opinion but said clearly: “I want quality, not length.”

Together, we discussed supportive care, symptom control, and dignity in decline. He spent his last four months traveling, laughing, eating, and sharing time with loved ones.

His wife later told me, “He died smiling, with no tubes.”


The Lesson Learned

Oncology isn’t just about survival. The best outcomes are sometimes defined by peace, not prolongation.

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