Brittany Maynard is a 29 year-old woman with an inoperable glioblastoma multiforme.  She has chosen to die Nov. 1, 2014 in her bedroom in Portland, Ore., surrounded by family — her mother and stepfather, her husband and her best friend, who is a physician. She said she wanted to wait until after her husband’s birthday, which is Oct. 26.

Deborah Alecson found this post.  It should stimulate some discussion.

Also see The Brittany Maynard Fund To expand the death-with-dignity options to all.

The PBS News Hour featured Ms. Maynard's case on October 14, 2014. The discussion between Ira Byock (key Hospice and Palliative Care physician) and Barbara Coombs Lee (Compssionate Choices)

Brittany Maynard did end her live in accordance with the laws of Oregon on November 1.  Here is her last video (Huffington Post).