On last year , One young women with terminal brain cancer inspired a nation . When she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year , one of her doctors told her pediatric brain cancer `` needed a face , '' so she set a goal to live long enough to play in her first collegiate basketball game . two ended her own life ; Lauren Hill chose `` death with dignity '' The other , Brittany Maynard , achieved her dream -- to play college basketball before she dies .
On last year , One young women with terminal brain cancer inspired a nation . two ended her own life ; Lauren Hill chose `` death with dignity '' The other , Brittany Maynard , achieved her dream -- to play college basketball before she dies .