Why radio star James Valentine resolved to die on his own terms | Australian Story

When broadcaster James Valentine was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer two and half years ago, he was offered two different treatment options by two different doctors. Both carried risk. He chose the treatment that that let him keep doing what he loved — presenting radio, playing sax and enjoying food. The cancer returned a year later. Australian Story followed James Valentine over 12 months as he made peace with his decision and turned his thoughts to dying well.

Courtesy of ABC News In-depth on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

More Health & Mind Documentaries

The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis2016•1h 13m•HD•★8.8Superhuman: Iceman2015•40m•HD•★8.6Cannabis Science: How Marijuana Affects Health2011•47m•HD•★8.6The Brain that Changes Itself2013•52m•HD•★8.5The Devastating Impact Of Brazil's Zika Crisis2016•24m•HD•★7.7Nurture: Brave Dolly's Hospital Ordeal | Kid's Hospital | Real Families2016•22m•HD•★7.7The Mysterious Disease That Affects Millions - ME/CFS2022•42m•HD•★7.2What Is Human?2013•50m•HD•★8.0Year Zero - When the Virus Taught the World to Fear2024•1h 6m•HD•★8.0The Big Secret2024•1h 20m•HD•★7.9How Dangerous Really Was Medieval Healthcare?2026•27m•HD•★7.8Is The Soul Real? Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence (2025 Dallas Conference on Science & Faith)2025•30m•HD•★7.7