After waking up alive the next morning, I learned I had leukemia, but there were treatment options available, and I was determined to face the challenge head-on.

About a year ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, and the doctors told me I had only three to six months to live, which was a wake-up call to get my affairs in order.

The cancer-fighting community aims to increase the long-term remission rate from 20% to higher percentages by exploring various treatment combinations.

My training for the challenge lasted six months, covering approximately 30 kilometers daily, totaling about 900 kilometers a week, which was well planned and enjoyable.

During a successful period at Google Photos, I was diagnosed with leukemia, which changed my perspective on life and work.

Later, a biopsy revealed that I had a rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery, and thankfully, I'm fine now.

Despite challenges, we had extensive planning for the run, starting a year before training began, which included careful sequencing of changes to minimize risks.

Recent advancements in immunotherapy and targeted therapies are providing new hope in the fight against cancer, with exciting breakthroughs in treatments for various tumor types.

I was a happy surgeon, but after a two-year break in Boston working at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, I realized entrepreneurship looked really appealing.