Lung cancer survivor shares his story.

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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2012
  • Lung cancer survivor and UF&Shands patient Ben Whitehead shares the story of his own lung cancer journey and offers insight on the beauty of life after lung cancer.

Komentáře • 81

  • @sharimartin1849
    @sharimartin1849 Před 6 lety +13

    Such a strong man. Very inspiring. Hopefully I find the same strength that you found.

  • @rickwolf9169
    @rickwolf9169 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for sharing your story Ben. The past 6 months, I am being treated for NSCLC stage 4 and so far so good. I thank God for today's technology and peoples stories of inspiration

    • @williamstewart1126
      @williamstewart1126 Před rokem +1

      You doing good still

    • @rickwolf9169
      @rickwolf9169 Před rokem

      @@williamstewart1126 I just had another cancer free report. That makes 7 months in remission. And you ?

    • @user-lv5gf6zj5p
      @user-lv5gf6zj5p Před 5 měsíci

      Hope your doing good now let us know hope God heals you completely amen

    • @rickwolf9169
      @rickwolf9169 Před 5 měsíci

      I'm still in remission, thank God. I have another PET scan on 2/28........ever so hopeful to have a clean result. Thanx for asking@@williamstewart1126

    • @rickwolf9169
      @rickwolf9169 Před 5 měsíci

      I'm doing good, thank God. I was told that I wouldn't see X-mas of 2023, but here I am. Another PET scan this Weds, staying hopeful that the results will be free & clear.. How are you doing?@@user-lv5gf6zj5p

  • @anneofcleveswithinternet
    @anneofcleveswithinternet Před 2 lety +6

    my boyfriend just got diagnosed with lung cancer but it was only seen because he was told to get a whole body scan after he was told he has 3 cancerous tumors in his brain.

    • @joselara371
      @joselara371 Před 2 lety

      How is he doing now

    • @zikozm9915
      @zikozm9915 Před rokem

      Is he still alive ? I hope he is okay

    • @anneofcleveswithinternet
      @anneofcleveswithinternet Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@joselara371he is doing well thanks, his lungs and lymph nodes are clear, he has 3 tiny spots in his brain in his last scan, last time he went to his doctor, he was told he has no traces of cancer at least what's indicated in his blood woks, if he still has cancer cells they are too small to be detected he'll have 2 scans coming up. He's living a good life and we got married too

    • @anneofcleveswithinternet
      @anneofcleveswithinternet Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@zikozm9915he is, yay!
      ​he is doing well thanks, his lungs and lymph nodes are clear, he has 3 tiny spots in his brain in his last scan, last time he went to his doctor, he was told he has no traces of cancer at least what's indicated in his blood woks, if he still has cancer cells they are too small to be detected he'll have 2 scans coming up. He's living a good life and we got married too

  • @gocan7554
    @gocan7554 Před 3 lety +1

    He is very strong person and have great courage to share the story

  • @kathykinsey757
    @kathykinsey757 Před 6 lety +11

    I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer which is very aggressive and usually without conventional treatment 3 to 6 months to live. I have now been alive for almost two years with no chemo, radiation of surgery. This is my second bought with cancer in 28 years since I was mixing Agent Orange. I am on Gerson diet with enzymes, I use essential oils and I do not have shortness of breath or coughing. Check out Gerson 2-23-18. People do your research before you respond to conventional treatment because they will try and use fear tactics. God bless! Still here 4-15-18.

    • @Guap303
      @Guap303 Před 6 lety

      Henry Kinsey how do i find this

    • @barbarasmith8178
      @barbarasmith8178 Před 5 lety +2

      Henry - I hope all is well. How are you doing now. Are you still doing the Gerson diet. Thank you.

    • @Melissa-mb3vr
      @Melissa-mb3vr Před 5 lety

      What essential oils did you use and how did you use them ? Thank you !

    • @suomipoika1796
      @suomipoika1796 Před 3 lety

      My father was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer year ago, he has gone trough some of the treatments, but the cancer has spread to his liver. I'm curious if you are still alive and if your method would be better solution for him to test?

    • @healthfitnessbysuman6602
      @healthfitnessbysuman6602 Před rokem

      How are you doing now?

  • @cofeebeing
    @cofeebeing Před 5 lety +5

    I too active. Many marathons and always finishing top 10% of my age group. Scheduled for a lobectomy next few weeks. Anger. Why me? I took care of myself. Your own experience encouraging. Your performance is down from what once was but still accomplishing a revised goal. Doing the best we can with what we have. Thanks for the share.

  • @cindybain6054
    @cindybain6054 Před 5 měsíci

    Prayers for you thank you for sharing your story

  • @dreamweaver1832
    @dreamweaver1832 Před 2 lety +2

    I just recently lost the best friend anyone could have from 13 years of lung cancer. He was the kindest soul. I sure do miss him😢

    • @AdilKhan-uj3df
      @AdilKhan-uj3df Před 2 lety

      What was the age of your friend?

    • @dreamweaver1832
      @dreamweaver1832 Před 2 lety

      @@AdilKhan-uj3df 59

    • @AdilKhan-uj3df
      @AdilKhan-uj3df Před 2 lety

      @@dreamweaver1832 Sir i am just 16 i have never smoked but from last 2 months im feeling some chest pain my Xray,Thyroid,sugar, Ultrasound report wete normal still i have some pain don't know what to do 😓

    • @dreamweaver1832
      @dreamweaver1832 Před 2 lety

      @@AdilKhan-uj3df keep going to dr until you get an answer.

    • @AdilKhan-uj3df
      @AdilKhan-uj3df Před 2 lety

      @@dreamweaver1832 ok

  • @ReignDGF
    @ReignDGF Před 8 lety +5

    Hi there,
    I am doing a project "Fact Sheet" on Lung Cancer for a school assignment in my Occupational Therapy program. Am I able to reference this video as a resource?
    This is a great story, and the topics involved match those of what I'm speaking of.
    Thank you, hope to hear back soon!

  • @bjd0316
    @bjd0316 Před 10 lety +1

    Hello, I am so inspired by you, and so glad you are a lung cancer survivor! I am wondering, did you have to use supplemental oxygen?

  • @swagkuz5801
    @swagkuz5801 Před 10 lety +2

    i just want to ask if i can use this video for my presentation on lung cancer at school? this is very inspiring and a great story

    • @UFHealth1
      @UFHealth1  Před 10 lety +2

      Hi there,
      Please feel free to share the video at your school.
      Thanks,
      UF Health

    • @Rc16119
      @Rc16119 Před 2 lety

      Damn I hope you graduated now.

  • @hansyv93
    @hansyv93 Před 8 lety +3

    Hello! I am a student at Saxion doing a bachelor assignment on lung cancer. Your video of a lung cancer patient telling his story is of great interest to include in Our web-lecture. Do I have your permission to use your video?

    • @UFHealth1
      @UFHealth1  Před 8 lety +1

      +Christina Syvertsen Hi, You have our permission to use the video for your school project.

    • @hansyv93
      @hansyv93 Před 8 lety +1

      +UFHealth Thank you very much :)

  • @Mei01
    @Mei01 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi, can you please tell me how you do it? My father is diagnosed also lung cancer. Pls tell me how do you fight it and what kind of medicine did you take to make it cancer free.

  • @tsakiree
    @tsakiree Před 6 lety +2

    How are you now.2017
    I just have have part of my lung cancer stage 1B removed last month.

    • @thinker787
      @thinker787 Před 2 lety

      How are u now, friend? Won that battle?

  • @sherrwinmercurio244
    @sherrwinmercurio244 Před 9 lety +2

    what stage your cancer was?

  • @gillianmountford4942
    @gillianmountford4942 Před měsícem

    Are you still with us?

  • @sNczpJU84ypaLc58aQAf
    @sNczpJU84ypaLc58aQAf Před 10 lety +1

    How did you survive cancer, you could share this part as well in a new video.

  • @judan499
    @judan499 Před 6 lety

    My boyfriend had his surgery at Shands as well Dr Klodell he was great

  • @veronicachristopher-fellow5866

    Healing healing

  • @blissfulbaboon
    @blissfulbaboon Před 6 lety

    So what did you do?

  • @phootphetishphilip5551
    @phootphetishphilip5551 Před 2 lety +2

    Everyone I knew that had cancer was healthy tbh normal weight and active
    That whole unhealthy people get it is a lie

  • @Sharon-yt7je
    @Sharon-yt7je Před 7 lety +2

    wheres the cure?

  • @umutgunal384
    @umutgunal384 Před 6 lety

    Does small-cell lung cancer has a better prognosis than non-small-cell lung cancer?

  • @luisaguirre5777
    @luisaguirre5777 Před 2 lety +1

    LMAO GET RECKED 😹💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @kevinanaks8554
    @kevinanaks8554 Před 2 lety

    Stay brave!!
    - learn how to treat cancer yourself
    - visit - wattpad - book title; what doctors dont know about cancer...
    - Scientist K.E Anaekwe

  • @snehamishra9119
    @snehamishra9119 Před 4 lety

    Hi

  • @timelesstimezone7902
    @timelesstimezone7902 Před 3 lety

    Uncle rico

  • @ventureelect
    @ventureelect Před 3 lety +2

    Oh the cruelty of god.

  • @be4rtv930
    @be4rtv930 Před 8 lety +2

    This is fake