| Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Waiting for that call from the doctor as well as in many other situations can make us feel vulnerable, but Bren� Brown gives some great and entertaining insight on this in a talk at TED.com on "The Power of Vulnerability" https://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html
Anne-Marie CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
| | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | Good talk! Thanks for sharing.
mausmarrow.com Age 59 ex-smoker 1989 1/10 dx MDS (blood cancer) 2010-11 21 cycles Vidaza 11/10 Bone Marrow Transplant 8/31/12 dx SCC left BOT HPV 16+ T1N2cM0 10/11/12 TORS partial glossectomy clear margins 10/24/12 bilateral ND/ii-iv 92 nodes all clear 10/30/12 dx revised T1N0M0 no chemo or rads
| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Brene is great and has done a few TED talks. I'm lucky to have TEDtv as one of my Roku channels and watch it often. I'm a fan of Brene's and enjoyed this talk and her talk on Shame. Great share Anne-Marie!
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
| | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Just watched/listened to the one on "Shame" - Another great one! - Thanks, Eric. I like how she ends her talk when she refers to the most powerful two words: "me too". It so exemplifies what we do here on OCF and because of our shared experiences, the "me too" really is powerful and inspiring! (TED just appeared automatically when I upgraded my iPhone to the latest iOS6.5)
Anne-Marie CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | TEDtv is amazing, I watch it often for inspiration and just to feel smart. I follow Brene on Twitter, she's quite the gal.
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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