When the diagnosis is cancer....
It can be a daunting and isolating experience. However, it's important to remember that you're not alone. In a recent episode of Conversations With TO, Gustavo Pineiro shared his heartwarming story of coping with a cancer diagnosis. His story is a reminder that there is hope, support available, and life after the diagnosis. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eedbKiRr#cancer#support#hope#conversationswithto
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This evening at 7:00 PM, the ESPN family of networks will air Jim Valvano’s ESPY speech, the catalyst for the #VFoundation for cancer research. I would encourage you to watch if you’re able. If you’re not, I’ve linked to it below.
I can’t add anything to better frame the speech. It is as inspiring today as it was 30 years ago. In my opinion, it is the greatest speech I have ever heard.
What I will offer are two things. First, cancer is a horrible disease, even for survivors. The good news is that much progress has been made since the V Foundation was created. Some stats:
One in three people will be afflicted with cancer in their lifetime. Anyone reading will have a name pop in their head immediately (it may be your own).
Since Valvano’s speech, the death rate for cancer has decreased by 33%.
There are 18.1 million cancer survivors in the US today. This is roughly the population of North and South Carolina combined.
The V Foundation has funded more than $310 million for cancer research.
I took these stats from the ESPN documentary called “The Speech.” It goes into detail about the year surrounding Valvano’s death. In the documentary, a recording of a call that Valvano had with ESPN producers in November of 2022 was played. In that call, he said the legacy he wanted to leave was to raise money for cancer research.
This leads me to my second thing. Jim Valvano will always be a hero to me. It doesn’t matter my age. He experienced the highest of professional highs by winning a National Championship and being at the top of his profession. He experienced the lowest of professional lows by losing his job while having his character and integrity attacked.
Still, it was all immaterial when he was fighting for his life. To me, his legacy isn’t basketball, getting let go by NC State, or winning a CableACE award.
Rather, Valvano said in his speech that cancer research may not save his life, but it may save the life of someone he loves. His daughter Jamie (at the age of 33) was diagnosed with cancer. That was almost 20 years ago. She rang the bell. So have many others in the 30 years since this speech.
To me, that’s a heck of a legacy. #RIPJimmyV
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“Cancer is random, and the universe chooses random people. It could be your sister, your daughter, your mother, it could be anyone. Unfortunately, this time the universe chose me.”
In this Cancer Immunotherapy Month, we honor breast cancer survivor Kirsten Ulmer for the courage to share her story and to help advance cancer treatments by participating in an immunotherapy clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute.
Kirsten’s cancer journey began in December 2020 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. The tumor was the size of an egg and had spread to her lymph nodes. For the active 34-year-old, the news came as a shock.
“I love outdoor sports, I eat healthy, I use organic skin care! Why me?” she asked.
With no available clinical trials, Kirsten made the decision to start standard treatment. It was during a medical visit to Providence Hood River when her story took a sudden turn. She met Providence surgeon Dr. Pippa Newell who explained that she might qualify for a new immunotherapy trial.
Kirsten met with Providence medical oncologist and researcher, Dr. David Page, to discuss the trial. He explained how her immune system could be used along with standard treatment to fight the aggressive cancer. “I knew I wanted to help future women and I wanted to get the latest and greatest in cancer care,” says Kirsten.
The trial began at the height of the pandemic and her Providence care team became her support system, guiding her through what she called the “most difficult experience of her entire life.”
Watch the video below for more of Kirsten’s moving story of resilience and hope, and learn more about the possibilities of immunotherapy by visiting https://lnkd.in/dfUQ-RGZ.
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“Cancer is random, and the universe chooses random people. It could be your sister, your daughter, your mother, it could be anyone. Unfortunately, this time the universe chose me.”
In this Cancer Immunotherapy Month, we honor breast cancer survivor Kirsten Ulmer for the courage to share her story and to help advance cancer treatments by participating in an immunotherapy clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute.
Kirsten’s cancer journey began in December 2020 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. The tumor was the size of an egg and had spread to her lymph nodes. For the active 34-year-old, the news came as a shock.
“I love outdoor sports, I eat healthy, I use organic skin care! Why me?” she asked.
With no available clinical trials, Kirsten made the decision to start standard treatment. It was during a medical visit to Providence Hood River when her story took a sudden turn. She met Providence surgeon Dr. Pippa Newell who explained that she might qualify for a new immunotherapy trial.
Kirsten met with Providence medical oncologist and researcher, Dr. David Page, to discuss the trial. He explained how her immune system could be used along with standard treatment to fight the aggressive cancer. “I knew I wanted to help future women and I wanted to get the latest and greatest in cancer care,” says Kirsten.
The trial began at the height of the pandemic and her Providence care team became her support system, guiding her through what she called the “most difficult experience of her entire life.”
Watch the video below for more of Kirsten’s moving story of resilience and hope, and learn more about the possibilities of immunotherapy by visiting https://lnkd.in/dfUQ-RGZ.
#Immune2Cancer#CancerImmunotherapyMonth#CancerSurvivorMonth#FINISHCANCER
This month, we’re shaking things up for our bite-sized sessions.
Instead of the usual one-way communication, we’re hitting the ground to engage with our men.
Our mission? To uncover What They Don’t Know.
And guess what?
We’re talking balls and testicular cancer awareness.
Check out below 👇
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It’s crucial to stay informed and spread awareness. Here are some stats:
👉 Around 2,400 UK men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year. 👉 Survival rates have significantly improved over the years, with nearly all men (98.2%) surviving beyond ten years after diagnosis.
Let’s break the silence, raise awareness, and empower our community! Together, we can make a difference.
Remember, knowledge is power!
Feel free to share this post and spread the word.
Source: Cancer Research UK
Join us for our Great Debates and Updates meeting series covering both solid and liquid tumor topics throughout the year! Engage in thoughtful discussions with your peers to improve patient care and outcomes.
Our meetings are a great opportunity to connect, learn and grow! Check out the dates for our meetings for the remainder of the year:
- Great Debates & Updates Hematological Malignancies: April 5-6- NYC
- Great Debates & Updates in Lung Cancer : April 27-28- NYC
- Great Debates & Updates in Women's Oncology: May 3-4, NYC
- Great Debates & Updates Hem/Myeloma Day: May 11 - Dallas
- Great Debates & Updates in GI Malignancies: May 17-18 - NYC
- Great Debates & Updates Hematological Malignancies: July 27 -28 - Los Angeles
- Great Debates & Updates in Lung Cancer : October 5-6 - Dallas
- Great Debates & Updates in GI Malignancies: October 19-20 - Dallas
- Great Debates & Updates in Women's Oncology: November 1-2 - Nashville
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