Peter Strang

Peter Strang is an author, cancer physician, and professor of palliative medicine at Karolinska Institute in Sweden. With over four decades of experience, he has focused on existential questions surrounding life and death, particularly in the context of patients facing terminal illnesses. Strang has identified death anxiety as a significant factor driving the modern obsession with longevity and health, arguing that this pursuit may stem from a deeper existential crisis. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing mortality to appreciate life and relationships fully.