DAME Esther Rantzen, the beloved BBC television presenter, has made a shocking revelation about her battle with cancer. The 83-year-old was told in January that she had stage four terminal cancer and doesn't know how much time she has left. In an emotional interview on the Today Podcast, Esther announced her decision to end her life at Dignitas, a Swiss clinic that offers assisted dying services.
Difficult decision
Esther Rantzen opened up about her decision to choose Dignitas in the Today Podcast, hosted by Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan. She explained that if her next scan shows no improvement, she would consider going to Zurich. However, she expressed concern about the legal repercussions it could have on her family and friends if they were to accompany her. Esther is determined to find a solution that would spare her loved ones from any potential legal trouble.
A painful choice
Esther also shared her reasons for choosing assisted dying, emphasizing that she doesn't want her family's last memories of her to be painful. Watching a loved one suffer through a bad death can overshadow all the happy times and she wants to avoid putting her family through that experience. She wants to be remembered as someone who lived a happy and fulfilled life, not as a victim of a painful end.
Waiting for results
The TV presenter, best known for hosting the long-running consumer show That's Life!, revealed that she is currently waiting for the results of a brain scan. Once she receives the results, she will make a final decision about when to go to Dignitas. Esther admits that she didn't think she would live to see her birthday in June, let alone this Christmas. She feels grateful for every day she has and acknowledges that anything can happen at any time.
Esther Rantzen's decision to end her life at Dignitas has sparked a national conversation about the right to die with dignity. Her bravery in sharing her story has shed light on the difficult choices faced by those with terminal illnesses. As the debate continues, it is essential to consider the wishes and autonomy of individuals like Esther.
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