Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme.
ShareIn September 2023, Simon Boas was diagnosed with throat cancer. Aged just 46, he was told the disease was terminal, and that it would ultimately take his life.
In some ways I was lucky that my life and my career have taken me to quite a lot of places where death is more a part of life than it is for us in the West. I've also been a Samaritan for the past four years. In some cases you are on the line while people end their lives, so I think death has been more a part of my life than for many people.That's not in a gloomy way... by kind of realising it's inevitable and it's a part of life, it actually throws life into perspective and helps you to enjoy it more and prioritise the important things.
And those green shoots can grow around grief and put it in perspective. I hope people will think, "I'm glad I read that - Simon's story". And just because it's over, doesn't mean it's gone. We all have that opportunity and it's a huge power. And I want everyone to realise how special and precious they are.
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