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An individual shares how his faith and medical options influenced his decision to pursue active surveillance for prostate cancer, emphasizing the importance of spiritual strength and trusting both God and science during his treatment journey.
Katie Barson, a 36-year-old single mother from the UK, made the difficult decision to refuse further treatment for her terminal breast cancer after it returned and spread throughout her body. Despite the pain and side effects of previous treatments, Katie chose to focus on building memories with her 13-year-old daughter and doing things she had always wanted to do. She completed a charity mud-run, went ice-skating at Disneyland Paris, and fulfilled her ambition to skydive. Katie also planned for the future by writing cards for important milestones in her daughter's life and arranging for her ashes to be put in a firework so that her daughter can see fireworks and think of her. Katie's story is featured in a new YouTube film by the charity Breast Cancer Now, which aims to shed light on secondary breast cancer and the need for more research and support for those living with the disease.
Researchers have developed and validated a risk calculator called the Oxford Suicide Assessment Tool for Self-harm (OxSATS) to predict death by suicide within 6 to 12 months after nonfatal self-harm. The tool includes probability scores and can guide treatment decisions and resource allocation. The study evaluated data on over 53,000 individuals who sought emergency medical care after self-harm and found that the OxSATS model accurately predicted suicide risk. The tool can improve consistency in assessments and facilitate discussions about risk factors with patients and their caregivers. However, it is not intended to be used as a standalone intervention.