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Your calm, clear, AI-powered action plan
That’s my son Ian with me and my amazing mother. When my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given three months to live, I was devastated. But I did what I always do when life gets tough. I focus on the problem.
I read every clinical study I could get my hands on, studied treatment protocols along with DNA mutations and even asked her doctor to teach me how to read a PET scan. (He did, and I could actually understand what I was seeing.)
That knowledge didn’t take away the fear, but it gave me a sense of control and helped me ask better questions, push for better care and support her in a real way.
So if you, or someone you love, gets hit with a scary diagnosis, know this: You don’t have to rely only on Google or five rushed minutes in a doctor’s office. Today, you’ve got AI.
🤖 ChatGPT is your assistant
ChatGPT can be your shortcut to real understanding. Start your prompt with, “Act like a medical researcher” or “Explain this like I’m new to this topic.”
Then paste in anything you’re trying to decode, i.e., your diagnosis, lab results, side effects, medication complications, a medical article or schedules for the best time to take pills.
Ask it to summarize, translate complex language or compare treatment options. You’ll get clear, human-sounding explanations without having to wade through endless jargon.
Try asking:
- “What’s a simple explanation of [your diagnosis]?”
- “What are common side effects of [X] treatment?”
- “Which hospitals are best for treating [condition]?”
- “Summarize recent research about [disease].”
- “Are there any new clinical trials for [condition]?”
⚠️ But be smart
Always verify what you find. Ask ChatGPT for sources. Cross-check with trusted sites like Mayo Clinic or NIH and talk to your doctor before making any decisions.
AI won’t fix everything. But it can help you go from scared and overwhelmed to informed and ready.
My mother lived for almost five years after her diagnosis, thanks to a ton of prayers and the fine medical team at MD Anderson in Houston. (I recommend them wholeheartedly.) I truly miss her every single day.
🙏🏻 I wish I’d had these AI tools when my mom was sick. If you or someone you know needs them, I’m glad you have them now.
Tags: AI (artificial intelligence), ChatGPT, diagnosis, DNA, Mayo Clinic, treatment
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