How cancer saved my life - Why crisis is an opportunity | Giulia Muntoni | TEDxHHL
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- čas přidán 3. 12. 2017
- In November 2013, Giulia found out that she had breast cancer. The following March she had a mastectomy and, by May 2014, she started chemotherapy.
In our society cancer is often associated with death. But this is a story about life. For her, cancer was literally a re-birth. Prior to the illness, she didn’t know how to grant herself unconditional love. Then the diagnosis and the realization that in every test lies an opportunity. The only condition is being willing to learn.
Most of the time, attitude is a major indicator of how events will unfold. Reaction is instinctive but choice is the way out and we can choose the way we react. Through cancer Giulia learnt how to always look after herself first and how to use empathy. With the therapies over, however, she realized that there was yet another challenge to face: people assuming that she could just be her old self in a world that had all changed. Thus she made the decision to become the super brave warrior of her life. True peace can only come from the inside out, and this is as true for an illness as it is for any other challenge.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx Giulia Muntoni has worked for the English Civil Service for nine years after completing her degree in Greek Archaeology. She recently returned to her native Italy after overcoming breast cancer in 2014, a true “watershed” moment in her life. Ever since, she has been talking, writing and publishing about her experience, giving voice to a passion for communication that had always inspired her to reach out to others with empathy. Her positive approach to life keeps motivating her to embark on new adventures, such as the TEDx talk, hoping to inspire her generation and the new ones to be proactive builders of their own world. Amongst her many dreams, there is the desire to help raise awareness of cancer, and also the aspiration to become a motivational speaker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
This May at age of 19, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Two days ago I've finished my chemo treatment. Can't wait for what future will bring. And yes, there is no longer normality but I see it as an opportunity, thank you.
Thank YOU
As a colon cancer patient I faced three surgeries and three months of haunting stoma support ordeal. And now cancer recurrence within 1.5 years! But braving all challenges with solidified heart! Inspiring speech..
Thank you for your inspiring comment xx
I had Leukemia before I trusted myself that I can understand the illness and go through it. It rly helped trusting in me and not deciding to put my health in someone else's hands and minds
Love each word you spoke
It were as if coming from my heart
I was diagnosed in April 16
Treatment finished in Sep 16
Worst phase of my life started after that. Now after 3 years a new me is born
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Thank you SO much for your words. I truly feel we can find ourselves in others and meet in our humanity. Best wishes for your life ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m going through chemo and radiation now. I want to tell my story too.
I hope it all went well for you! Tell us your story when you can ❤️
God you are the powerful energy that flowed through your son Jesus who healed the sick and raised the dead. Nothing is impossible for you. 🙏
Thank you
Wow what a beautiful mind . I’ve been struggling with my cancer diagnosis and feeling exactly the same way . If I had listen to this before my diagnosis it wouldn’t of sank in . You have touched my soul with this talk .
Thank you
I was diagnosed 9 months ago w/ metastatic prostate cancer. I just recently come around to this same way of thinking. Thank you for this presentation!
Thank you
Thank you for irradiating love and gratefulness Giulia! This brings joy to the heart.
⁷7 the day after that fever is the filter get out and you guys have a good day to day to get to 677inches to ⁷ or 6⁷ your mom tomorrow morning or day and
So much love explodes from this video!❤❤
I resonate with this story so much and the mindset change after the diagnosis. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you x
The day I was diagnosed with cancer I could imagine myself standing on this stage, giving this speech. How it changed me for better. I’m still in treatment and feel as lost as ever:(
I am sorry to hear that. I, myself, am dealing with it again after 6 years. Let's keep going xx
Prayers for you both 🙏🏼❤️
Eat right is the only way to get out of it.. Lot of salads, green juices please save yourself.. U r worth to stay here..
Completely agree!! Check out the medical medium for information on how to cure a lot of different types of illness and cancers.
Marina, we are all in this together. Please don’t give up. We need you. I need you.🤗❤️
Wow. So powerful..you are a beautiful soul..
Thank you xx
Thank you for sharing your time, story & words!
Fantastic Giulia. Best wishes xx
Gracious, beautifully delivered. Thank you. I am still reflecting on a brush with melanoma 2 months ago and the recent loss of my brother in law due to Pancreatic cancer.
Thank you
Thank you for ur beautiful story
Thank you so much xx what is your email? I'd like to write to you x
Beautiful video...thank you! I am one year post-diagnosis of a very rare, aggressive type of uterine cancer. It may have been caught in time, but most people with it die within 3 years, even if caught early (dedifferentiated endometrial adenocarcinoma, a new diagnosis discovered in 2006). After hysterectomy, five or six months of two kinds of all-day chemo every three or four weeks (can't remember) ending late Feb, then in July six weeks of daily radiation to whole pelvis, then two daily brachytherapy treatments an hour's drive away. Hair is back but suddenly very curly. Energy is still nonexistent. Sleeping a lot. Many die within one year of diagnosis and surgery. But I could also still be around in 10 years. Hard to live with such uncertainties so far, to be honest, even though so many others are coping with much more difficult realities. It has to come from within, and every one is different. Happened within a year of moving cross country to be near my daughter. She has been great, along with my unbelievable boyfriend. But l have no other new friends on the West Coast (lost job due to cancer, and covid restrictions and bad fatigue and other symptoms have kept me home). Don't want to burden others, but it gave me hope to see how well you are "framing" your new life. You seem to be a wise and beautiful person. Thanks for sharing such a positive outlook of a difficult situation. I hope to get there someday soon!
blessings thanks be to God
I wonder how a death sentence via lung cancer can be viewed as an "opportunity" ? I'm really keen to hear your upside. Don't tell me. I get to go to heaven and strum a harp ? I guess that would be preferable to the reality. The stone cold reality of being buried beneath 6 feet of stinking Earth 20 years earlier than I'd bargained for.
I wish I knew the words to comfort you. I am not that arrogant. I hope you find some peace x
Thank you kindly.
Oh, please, this cancer has survival rate almost 100%, so why drama?
My only advice: try it
Oh, and stop lying
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@@gob8399 have a good life "dear friend"
How hardened your soul is. I wish for you to have love in Your life.