Yael Cohen runs a cancer charity that she founded in 2009 when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Astounded to learn that over 90% of cancers are curable in stage one, Cohen realized that early detection is our only cure right now and that we should be looking for cancer instead of just finding it.... Continue Reading →
Surviving the cancer cure – Scott Hamilton
Olympic gold medalist, cancer survivor and patient advocate Scott Hamilton makes a compelling case for a safer and more effective cancer treatment many insurance companies don’t want you to know about. The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination,... Continue Reading →
Life lessons from 34 years of fighting cancer – Tyler Jacks
Just like in life, there are no turn-by-turn directions when it comes to cancer research. Tyler Jacks shares the lessons he’s learned, and what they mean for all of us. Dr. Tyler Jacks, Ph.D. is the Director of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT, an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute,... Continue Reading →
My survival story : what I learned from having cancer – Martin Inderbitzin
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Martin Inderbitzin was 32 years old, with a fresh PhD degree, a new job and about to start a new life when he was suddenly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He had to go through surgery and endure nine months of... Continue Reading →
My brain tumor: a curse or a blessing? – Avi Yaron
At the age of 26, Avi Yaron was involved in a motorcycle accident. A CT scan revealed that he had a brain tumor. It was in a nasty location. Removing it would save his life, but leave him dysfunctional cognitively, handicapped physically, and epileptic. He searched for alternatives to surgery. In the process, he realized... Continue Reading →
6 ways to support loved ones and friends with cancer – Ilonka Meier
Why are we afraid or uncomfortable when someone we love has cancer? We don’t know how this horror movie is going to end - either for us or for our loved one. No matter how rich or poor, happy or sad we are, cancer can happen to any of us. Through her personal experiences, Ilonka... Continue Reading →
The cancer story you haven’t heard – Michaela Higgins
Speaking after her TEDxUCD 2016 talk Professor Michaela Higgins said, We are seeing an exponential increase in cancer cases in the developing world as we improve the control of infant mortality rates and infectious diseases. 70% of all cancer deaths are occurring in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, yet nearly 90% of the $100... Continue Reading →
4 lessons I learned while battling cancer – Sara Khatib
Sara Khatib – 4th year pharmacy student at LAU – had experienced a lot of hardships for her young age. Battling cancer, living with an amputation, and enduring the accompanying pain left her with the capacity for so much wisdom, happiness, and humanity. On August 23, 2014, Sara Khatib left 4 objects, symbolizing 4 lessons,... Continue Reading →
Fighting cancer with dance
Ananda Shankar Jayant is a renowned classical dancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the year 2008. Below is the TED video of her highly motivating talk in which she takes us through her journey. She says that cancer is just one page in the book of her life. Watch the video for more.... Continue Reading →
