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Doctor With Terminal Cancer Says These 3 Things Are What Most People Wait Too Long To Do

Doctor With Terminal Cancer Says These 3 Things Are What Most People Wait Too Long To Do

Dr. Kim Nix is a resident physician who was diagnosed with metastatic sarcoma when she was 28 years old. She invites people to see what her life is like, as both a medical resident and a cancer patient, focusing on the practice of gratitude and being present. In a TikTok, Dr. Nix revealed the three most important things she’s done as a cancer patient to get the administrative side of her affairs in order, which she recommends everyone do, even if they’re not sick. Most of us know that we should be doing this; we just keep putting it off. A 2022 survey found that 68% of Americans acknowledged that end-of-life preparations are important, but fewer than half have actually made any moves to start. Dr. Nix’s list is a good place to start. Writing a will is an act of care for both yourself and the people you love. Research shows that only about 32% of adults in the U.S. have written one. Most people don’t get around to it until they’re in their …