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Roseana Spangler-Sims, 72, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer almost 18 months ago

On Sunday, Aug. 31, she is set to end her life using California's Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law

"I'm more at peace than I've ever been," Roseana tells PEOPLE, while revealing how she's spending her final hours

Roseana Spangler-Sims is sitting on a couch next to her son with a purple blanket wrapped around her. She's cold and can't find a way to get warm. Her stomach pain is severe and constant. She's exhausted — but her sense of calm is palpable.

Nearly 18 months ago, the 72-year-old was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She spent more than a year undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, hoping her body could heal. But by June, after an MRI showed that the cancer was cont

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