A cancer diagnosis can change everything in a profound way. It's something many of us have a personal connection to. But one scientist at Arizona State University is taking his experience and channeling it to find a cure.
By Cameron Polom for KGUN TV9 and ABC15 News
"This is my brother in law Tommy, he was on a medical mission in Haiti," said Dr. Grant McFadden.
Dr. McFadden has a picture of Tommy hanging in his office that motivates him every day.
"It was horrible to be honest, some cancers are more horrible than others, multiple Myeloma in the terminal stages is really a terrible cancer," said McFadden.
Image caption: Dr. Grant McFadden, Arizona State University, Biodesign Institute.
Image credit: ABC15 News