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PHOTOS: Woman with terminal cancer explains choice to take her own life

Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Brittany and her mom visiting the Grand Canyon.
Brittany and her husband Dan Diaz at the Grand Canyon.
Brittany and her husband Dan Diaz at the Grand Canyon.
Brittany (third from left) and her family at the Grand Canyon.
Brittany Maynard with her dog, Charlie.
Brittany Maynard received national attention over the decision to end her own life.
Brittany Maynard as a child.
Brittany Maynard as a child.
Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly after getting married.
Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly after getting married.
Brittany Maynard and her husband Dan.
The brain scan showing Brittany Maynard's expanded tumor.
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Brittany and her mom visiting the Grand Canyon.
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