This Calif. woman is dying of pancreatic cancer: 'Why I'm choosing to end my life in 2 days' (Exclusive)
09/04/25 at 03:00 AM
This Calif. woman is dying of pancreatic cancer: 'Why I'm choosing to end my life in 2 days' (Exclusive)
People; by Eileen Finan; 8/29/25
California resident Roseana Spangler-Sims, 72, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2024. After undergoing treatment with no improvement, she decided she wanted to end her life through California's Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law. Spangler-Sims will ingest her lethal medication Sunday, Aug. 31. She's sharing her story with PEOPLE to raise awareness of MAID as an end-of-life option.