if I wanted to forego cancer treatment, what states in the US. allow and respect my right to die?
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I don't live in the US, but as far as I'm aware there are no states that would or could force you to undergo any medical treatment, as long as you're of age.
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All of them. You have a right to refuse medical treatment.
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It depends on what cancer you have and what stage it is; if (for example) you have early stage skin or colon cancer and demand "respect for your right to die", more than likely you will be involuntarily committed as a 'hazard to yourself' since those cancers are not automatically life-threatening, and suicide is still illegal. If, however, you have advanced pancreatic cancer, you are free in ANY state to request only palliative care and to sign a "do not resuscitate" order as part of your Living Will... (BTW, assuming you are an American, nowhere in your Constitution does it enumerate a "right to die")
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If you are not an adult, you would not be able to make this decision on your own. So if this were the case, no state would allow you to refuse treatment, as you have not attained majority. If you are an adult, you can die in any state you choose. Unless you have been judged mentally incompenent. May I ask what kind of cancer and what stage it is?
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Patients are in control of the treatment they do or do not receive . . you can make that choice in any US state if you are over the age of 18 . . however should you become unable at some point to communicate than it is highly suggested that you sign a Do Not Resusciate order to keep emergency crew or hospitals from performing CPR or other life saving means and leave instructions in an Advance Directive . . both legally binding documents. If you are a minor than you may need to petition the courts. Patient Self Determination Act of 1991 (gives patient the right to refuse treatment) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Self-Determination_Act
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