and I took that quote out of context as well:) but it fit my purposes:)
yup, it's sad. No doubt lung cancer can kill ya. The treatment, however, hastens that death and makes for an extremely crappy quality of life...until. By the time he dies, there will be a sense of relief, I am sure. That's not the way we're supposed to go out.
I only know that in theory, though. never actually seen anyone die of old age, peacefully.