How Emotional Acceptance Destroyed my Cancer | William Yank | TEDxWabashCollege

After finding out his body betrayed him with a severe cancer diagnosis, William Yank discusses how he was able to overcome a traumatic experience by reaching an acceptance of not only his cancer, but the physical, mental, and emotional toll he was going to face.
William Yank is one of Wabash College's very own rising seniors. In the summer of 2018, his life flipped upside down as he was emitted to the ER under septic shock and a leukemia diagnosis. Two hours away from losing his life, William's body responded to the treatment and rallied. Today, you can find him making RUclips videos that spread positivity and strength in life's darkest times.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx William Yank is one of Wabash College's very own rising seniors. In the summer of 2018, his life flipped upside down as he was emitted to the ER under septic shock and a leukemia diagnosis. Two hours away from losing his life, William's body responded to the treatment and rallied. Today, you can find him making RUclips videos that spread positivity and strength in life's darkest times. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@salomeyul]

I just got my cancer diagnosis and am trying to motivate myself. I will keep in mind the word "surrender" for my upcoming journey.

[@sunyaphisumalde4185]

Very inspiring....I told a family with a cancer to be happy...to be emotionally healthy. Happiness makes one mentally healthy. Let go of all the stresses. Thanks William.

[@sylviadomerese352]

I'm facing that mountain.
Thank you for the guidance 🙏

[@cecorra]

You are truly amazing

[@williamyank1865]

That’s me! Haha

[@marstv9048]

@William Yank ☜(⌒▽⌒)☞

[@davidh1925]

Damn bro tha ks so much from. Your story it will really help me through my experience.
Much love brother

[@hyndirl]

I am going through an ordeal with AML and also felt the way you did. Thank you for sharing.

[@tommyjakks]

Hope all is well my friend

[@pxleex]

This talk is so good!!!

[@njc77]

Absolutely amazing...

[@marcuskwan3806]

Thanks for sharing Will. Very inspiring! Thank you so much!

[@janecadousteau3370]

What a wonderful talk. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@carstenwitte831]

I wasnt able to feel emotions when I got my diagnosis and treatment. I need to learn later. Thanks for sharing, bro, hope you doin good.

[@thezonemtb]

This hit close to home. I wasn't nearly as reliant on others or for as long but I can relate and the emotions are so difficult to put into words. I pray you are still doing well.

[@sarahmorris6322]

Wow William! I went through AML at age 19 and celebrated turning 20 in the hospital bed. I appreciate you talking about your story because emotions wise I went through the same thing! Cancer might change your body but it doesn’t have to change your emotional mentality permanently. While our bodies have scars our minds are mending and surviving our trauma. Loved this Ted talk!

[@davidlarocque3721]

I’m with you on that spent my 20th bday in the hospital last year with ALL I just got my transplant and it’s hard. I can barely get out of bed and it’s gonna take 2 years to recover just know your not alone

[@davidmaya8423]

@@davidlarocque3721 damn bro I have All too I need a couple more cycles of chemo then they’re saying transplant how you hold up

[@davidlarocque3721]

@@davidmaya8423 Yk really well actually it went really well man and Ik urs will too

[@dianadeeks-plummer9751]

Thanks so much. You’ve helped me today. I do hope you are still okay.

[@eleanorjaya4706]

You are a brave guy who has become stronger & more courageous after fighting this demon of disease. Your right be vulnerable use your emotions to deal with it. May god bless you & look after you. 🙏🏼

[@ahlamkamil1091]

What a beautiful person

[@colleen2b]

Thank you, i needed to hear this

[@JunaMustad]

You are amazing Will, thank you so much for sharing this message.

[@williamyank1865]

Thank YOU Juna for being my rock back stage. :)

[@angeliquewilson1236]

Very inspirational young man, all the best to you. Godbless 🙌

[@TheLearningLounge]

What an interesting, wise young man.

[@julieteriyamu3545]

God bless u man.bu are my mantra

[@magicsupamoggie]

That was so moving. I lost my daughter with ALL and at this time I’m facing a possible nightmare myself. Thank you so much. What a man you are!

[@sylviadomerese352]

Are you ok??

[@vanina121]

Thank you for sharing you are very strong and courageous to speak about your journey & importance of learning about your emotions and loving yourself , God bless you !

[@lightweaverwildstein]

Oh my God! I had Hodgkin’s disease in the beginning stages and they told me I had mono! Stage3 they found it! Thank you for sharing bless your heart

[@sivaram3970]

♥️

[@marstv9048]

RDC®

[@yalanyalan698]

cap

[@jacksontech1]

the only thing common between this video and another one on TEDx is that i can barely hear their voice even though i turn my volume all the way up.

[@zero6two6]

this inspired me🥲 thanks