💨 Abstract

The author shares his personal journey with prostate cancer, initially diagnosed with a poor prognosis but successfully managed with hormone treatment. He reflects on his first wife's painful and traumatic death from lung cancer, highlighting the agony she endured despite medical care. The author advocates for assisted dying, arguing that it should be a legal option for terminally ill individuals to avoid unnecessary suffering. He supports the assisted dying bill in Parliament, emphasizing the importance of personal choice and compassion in end-of-life decisions.

Courtesy: Barry Gleeson