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What Happens After Cancer? | Winson Leung | TEDxCUHK

1,746 views · Published 24 July 2018 · 22:42 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The cancer story - the hardships, the physical turmoil, and the social support necessary are well-versed topics among survivors; and for the less fortunate, the life-changing perspectives of the family as a result. But what happens after you recover? Winson’s speech is centered post-cancer - how his experiences with cancer and remission at a young age has made him who he is today - not just because of the illness, but of the academic, social difficulties that follow suit. He urges us to think of loss in a new light - and to not rejoice so soon at found. Amidst the complexities of life, his story inspires us to think of events in different ways. Winson Leung was first diagnosed with lymphoma in Primary 1, and whilst chemotherapy ushered his rapid recovery, he fell victim to cancer remission just 2 years later. Diagnosed with leukaemia, he underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy to no avail, until finally recovering after receiving bone marrow transplantation. Winson has since then joined the Children Cancer Foundation, helping as a volunteer for children under similar circumstances, and has given many talks about his experience amidst the physical turmoil during cancer, and the various challenges he has faced after recovery. In 2015, he was accepted into HKBU science, but declined this opportunity for an associates in health studies to pursue his dream of becoming a healthcare professional. He is currently in his 3rd year of his Bachelor of Nursing in CUHK. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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