<p>The Willens&nbsp;now&nbsp;find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want&nbsp;to take when&nbsp;her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;</p>


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