Season 1, Episode 6 - The Ultimate Bodily Autonomy with Javeeda

Javeeda, a 52-year-old woman from Canada, shares her experience with adrenal cortical carcinoma, a rare form of cancer. She discusses her family history of cancer and the symptoms that led to her diagnosis. Javeeda explains the genetic mutation that caused her cancer and the treatment options she has pursued, including surgery, medication, and radiation. She also discusses her eligibility for medical assistance in dying in Canada and the importance of having a waiver of final consent. Javeeda emphasizes the importance of enjoying life and making the most of the time we have. Javeeda discusses the importance of quality of life over quantity of life and her decision to utilize Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) when the time comes. She emphasizes the need to make the most of life and not prolong suffering when there is no quality left. Javeeda acknowledges that MAiD is not available in all states and that it is a personal choice that not everyone will choose to use. She also talks about the challenges of discussing MAiD with her family, who have different religious beliefs, and the importance of finding someone who can make the call if she is unable to.
About
I’m Javeeda, a 52 year old mother of 1 living in Ontario, Canada. I have a huge loving family, am the baby of 5 siblings, and have been called the #1 Aunt. I am the Biggest Duran Duran fan! Suddenly and unexpectedly, at the age of 50, I was diagnosed with terminal Adrenalcortical carcinoma, so I have been trying to live each day to the fullest since then,making memories with my family and friends by baking, travelling, and getting together often. Life is short. Make each day long!
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