Listen "#005: Bloom Where You're Planted"
Episode Synopsis
Howard Young is a living legend in the world of cancer, and more specifically Pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive forms with some of the lowest survival rates.
Since Howard’s original diagnosis in 2002, he has had 3 separate recurrences of stage 4 Pancreatic cancer that metastasized (spread) away from the pancreas. Howard has defied the odds by living to tell his remarkable tale and is currently 8 years cancer free and living a healthy, fulfilling life.
Howard is inspired to use his story, faith and commitment to service to support others and our world. Howard’s authenticity and humility shine through in this conversation and his perspective is positive, hopeful and without a doubt deeply moving.
A few highlights from our conversation include:
The timeline of Howard's original diagnosis and three recurrences
An intimate story with a special person that deepened Howard's faith
How Howard uses his faith, family and friends to persevere and remain positive
The importance of positive thinking
A doctor's powerful advice
Howard's take on purpose and mission
The power of choice
How to bloom where you're planted
Plugs from conversation:
Book - No Such Thing as a Bad Day by Hamilton Jordan
To support The Daniel D. Von Hoff, M.D. Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, pancreatic cancer clinical trials and early detection, visit: tgen.org/relentless
Purple Pansies - https://purplepansies.org/
You can contact Howard at his email, [email protected].
Since Howard’s original diagnosis in 2002, he has had 3 separate recurrences of stage 4 Pancreatic cancer that metastasized (spread) away from the pancreas. Howard has defied the odds by living to tell his remarkable tale and is currently 8 years cancer free and living a healthy, fulfilling life.
Howard is inspired to use his story, faith and commitment to service to support others and our world. Howard’s authenticity and humility shine through in this conversation and his perspective is positive, hopeful and without a doubt deeply moving.
A few highlights from our conversation include:
The timeline of Howard's original diagnosis and three recurrences
An intimate story with a special person that deepened Howard's faith
How Howard uses his faith, family and friends to persevere and remain positive
The importance of positive thinking
A doctor's powerful advice
Howard's take on purpose and mission
The power of choice
How to bloom where you're planted
Plugs from conversation:
Book - No Such Thing as a Bad Day by Hamilton Jordan
To support The Daniel D. Von Hoff, M.D. Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, pancreatic cancer clinical trials and early detection, visit: tgen.org/relentless
Purple Pansies - https://purplepansies.org/
You can contact Howard at his email, [email protected].
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