Becker's Healthcare March 10, 2025
Last spring, Bryant Lin, MD, a professor of medicine at Stanford (Calif.) University and primary care physician, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to his liver, bones and brain. Despite the bleak prognosis, Dr. Lin turned his diagnosis into a lesson for students and leaders alike.
Once a week, Dr. Lin teaches students about medicine both as a physician and a patient. His course covers topics including having difficult conversations amid uncertainties in diagnosis and the psychological impact of cancer.
After his diagnosis, Dr. Lin said that the biggest shift for him was recognizing the importance of hope.
“As both a physician and patient, I understand that if you look strictly at the numbers, it can...
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