Do We Really Have to Fight Cancer? - Rethinking End-of-Life Care
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Dr. Issarang Nuchprayoon, a pediatric oncologist, who challenges the conventional approach to cancer treatment. Delve into the difficult questions surrounding end-of-life care for cancer patients, considering how to prioritize quality of life and personal wishes. Learn about Dr. Nuchprayoon's experiences treating children with cancer and his innovative approach to helping patients plan their final days through his social enterprise, YUENYEN. Gain insights into the importance of listening to patients' desires and the concept of "a brighter way to leave" when faced with terminal illness. Reflect on the value of making informed choices about end-of-life care and the potential for finding meaning and fulfillment even in life's most challenging moments.
Syllabus
Do we really have to fight cancer? | Dr. Issarang Nuchprayoon | TEDxBangkok
Taught by
TEDx
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