Closed-Ended Life
Trebek’s perspective on life and death, however, had shifted, as he indicated. “I’ve learned something in the last year, and it’s this: we don’t know when we’re going to die,” the host remarked. It’s no longer an open-ended life because of the cancer diagnosis. Because of the… survival statistics of pancreatic cancer, it’s a limited life.”
Closed Ended Life
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A Burden For Jean
While Trebek discovered that he could deal with his fear, he acknowledged that it was a hardship for his wife, Jean. “It’s always difficult for caregivers since she has to deal with her worrying about my well-being as well as dealing with… When I’m in severe pain or sadness, I’m not always the most pleasant person to be around, and she needs to walk carefully around me.”
A Burden For Jean
