text:  That was Michael Rogers in Brooklyn, New York, for StoryCorps. Michael is now being treated for stage four lung cancer. As he nears the end of his life, he's working with his own death doula. This conversation is archived with the Library of Congress. Major support for StoryCorps comes from Subaru, featuring the 2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness. With standard symmetrical all-wheel drive and all-terrain tires, it's designed for paths not yet taken. Learn more at Subaru.com slash wilderness.