We Don’t Die All at Once

Today’s topic: We don’t die all at once.

In my work as a cancer doctor, I’ve witnessed something most people don’t talk about.

We speak of death as a single moment. A final breath.
But more often, I’ve seen something slower — and more haunting.
A quiet unraveling.

Last week, a patient told me, “I feel like I’m vanishing in pieces.”
Her words stayed with me. They echoed long after I left the exam room. And they inspired the essay I published this morning:
“We Don’t Die All at Once.”

It’s not just about cancer. It’s about memory, identity, and what remains when so much is slipping away. I hope you’ll read it:

👉 Read the full essay here:

We Don’t Die All at Once (Medium)

We Don’t All Die At Once … and What Dying Patients Taught Me About Living

But that wasn’t the only thing I shared this week.

Last night, I released a more personal project — a new ebook titled “What Dying Patients Taught Me About Living.”
It’s the culmination of two decades of conversations, regrets, and moments of grace.

From what people wish they’d done differently…
To how they found joy when time was running out…
To what actually matters in the end — and how to act on it while you’re still well.

Whether you’re healthy, healing, or just searching for clarity, this book is for you.

👉 Get the ebook here:
What Dying Patients Taught Me About Living (Gumroad)

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Final Thoughts

The people I’ve treated have been my greatest teachers.
Their stories live on — not only in my memory, but now in these words.

If something in this post moved you, I hope you’ll read and share.

Let’s keep the conversation going — about life, death, and everything that holds us together.