Kanserle Değil, Kendi Yolumla Tanımlandım | Ceren Atmaca | TEDxErbakir Fen Lisesi Youth

Quick Overview

The speaker, Ceren Atmaca, shares her deeply personal story about overcoming breast cancer at age 33, detailing the emotional and physical toll, including the loss of her mother and father, and how she ultimately found strength and a new path, leading her to write books about her experiences, particularly focusing on her relationship with her cat, Mira.

Key Points: The speaker, Ceren Atmaca, received a diagnosis of third-stage breast cancer at age 33, which involved a major surgery (including the removal of her breast and the colon) and subsequent stoma bag usage. She lost both her mother and father during her illness, emphasizing the profound emotional weight of her experience. The speaker initially felt society pressured her to hide her illness, but she decided to write books, including one titled 'Sen Ben Yok Ya Sunrim' (You Don't Exist, So I Smile) and children's books like 'Patilerin Masalı' (The Tale of Paws). A significant source of comfort during her difficult recovery was her cat, Mira, who was her first photo subject after surgery and helped her through chemotherapy. The experience of cancer and loss shifted her perspective, making her realize that the path she was on before (working in a different sector) was not her true path, leading her to pursue writing and communication. She concludes by sharing that she received an overwhelming amount of support and messages on social media after sharing her story, demonstrating the power of vulnerability. The presentation took place at TEDxErbakir Fen Lisesi Youth, with a backdrop featuring her book covers and a picture of her smiling with her cat.

Context: This video is a personal narrative presented at a TEDxYouth event hosted by Erbakır Fen Lisesi in Denizli. The speaker, Ceren Atmaca, shares her journey through a severe health crisis—Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosed at age 33—which involved significant physical challenges, emotional loss (her parents), and a subsequent shift in her life's direction and career focus toward writing, inspired in part by her cat, Mira.