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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 🙏🏾

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.

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 ❤❤

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 🤗

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 .

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.

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

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

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.

"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.

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 ❤️ …

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 ❤️

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. ❤🙏

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. ❤

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.

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!

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.

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😇

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. 💙💙💙💙💙

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.

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

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

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

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

Nigel is so unintentionally hilarious 😂

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

What an incredible spectrum of insight. ❤

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

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 !!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

This documentary was beautiful

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 😀

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

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

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.

what an incredibly important documentary well done

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

: 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

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?

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

Having supports is vital ❤️

Very courageous people. I salute them.

Brilliant, just brilliant!!!

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.

A wake up call to LIVE LIFE NOW.

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! 🙏✝️

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

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

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.

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.

This is so inspiring. Wow.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Such a gentle tone to this. Beautiful.

Thank you for this beautiful film.

One of the best and thoughtful docs I have seen so far. Thanks a lot.

Excellent, touching thank you! God bless🙏