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Roupen Odabashian: You don’t know which lottery ticket you have in life

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Aug 11, 2024, 07:43

Roupen Odabashian: You don’t know which lottery ticket you have in life

Roupen Odabashian posted on LinkedIn:

“In my work as an oncologist, I often see patients who are bedbound and exhausted.

At first glance, many of them seem similar, all wearing the same green gowns and facing the same challenges—pain, nausea, and vomiting.

However, when you take the time to learn their stories, you realize each person is unique, with their own distinct background. Whether they were plumbers, lawyers, or doctors, they all find themselves in the hospital, regardless of their past. Everyone gets equal on that bed, oh the hospital bed. It’s the place where my biggest fears are!

It’s striking how quickly life can change. In just a month, someone who was active and healthy can become bedbound, just like someone who struggled with health issues or neglected their health. You don’t know which lottery ticket you have in life.

These experiences remind me of how unpredictable life can be, urging me to live fully, but I still struggle to understand what fully means! as everything can change in an instant.”

Source: Roupen Odabashian/LinkedIn

Roupen Odabashian is an accomplished Internal Medicine Physician and Hematology/Oncology Fellow with a profound commitment to advancing healthcare through clinical practice, research, and technology. Currently based at the prestigious Karmanos Cancer Institute, Dr. Odabashian is actively involved in pioneering cancer treatments and conducting clinical research.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Odabashian is a multifaceted healthcare professional. He hosts podcast at OncoDaily, engaging with leading experts in oncology to share valuable insights with the medical community. Dr. Odabashian also contributes his expertise as an advisor at Spiraldot Health and Mesh AI, supporting innovative ventures in healthcare technology and collaborative scheduling to combat clinician burnout. With his diverse roles and unwavering dedication, Dr. Odabashian exemplifies a commitment to driving positive change in healthcare.