What’s the most patient-centric intervention? Shekinah Elmore is convinced that by helping patients with terminal illnesses understand and live with radical uncertainty, medical professionals can help impact adherence and patient outcomes. Watch her TEDMED 2020 Talk, “The courage to live with radical uncertainty“.

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The courage to live with radical uncertainty

Shekinah Elmore, Compassion-Driven Oncologist

At 27-years old, Compassion-Driven Oncologist Shekinah Elmorewas accepted to medical school and diagnosed with two different cancers, lung cancer and breast cancer. Despite all odds and in a period of grand uncertainty, Shekinah started medical school. Driven by her personal experience with a p53 gene mutation, Shekinah decided to become a radiation oncologist. Shekinah imparts on us that “a devastating genetic diagnosis means learning to live with uncertainty”.

Watch Shekinah’s Talk, “The courage to live with radical uncertainty,” to learn how living with uncertainty can inspire moving forward with a fulfilling life composed of equal opportunities and equal challenges.

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