How do you help someone who decided to die, to let the cancer kill them?

Question: My mom in law has had cancer- thriving and in remission - for the past 10 years. This last round has left her ill,tired in body and spirit and giving up. Note, this is not a person who normally would give up, and it appears she's thought about it well. So now, how do we help her with this decision to die? My spouse is taking it quite well, saying it is fully her decision, but my bro in law definitely will not take it as well.

Any suggestions, ladies and gents, on how to make this easy for her? Be aware, there is no way to convince her to continue treatments that don't seem to be working. Nor would I try to force that on her.

Answers:
Sorry to hear of your families sorrow. Somehow people reach that time when they know it is time to let go. They have made peace with themselves & likely with God. Support her the best you can & let her know it is okay for her to go. One of the hardest things a mother has to do is hurt their children. Leaving them will hurt.but she will at last find peace & be free from pain. Love her & honour her wishes.

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Just let it happen naturally, have her doctors treat symptoms to make her comfortable. Hospice is there for this purpose and they are wonderful. They will help your brother in law deal with it too.

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