LMC #57 | Dr. Edmond Ghosn on Lessons from Surviving a Rare Cancer

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.–When headaches and dizziness sent Dr. Edmond Ghosn to the ER, he never imagined he’d wake up from brain surgery with a rare cancer diagnosis.A physician who once helped shape cancer treatment systems in the Middle East, he suddenly found himself on the other side of the equation – as a patient fighting for his life.In this episode, Edmond recounts his extraordinary journey: from his early career building electronic health records for oncology in France, to his leadership role in pharmaceutical medical affairs, and finally to facing his own diagnosis of meningeal solitary fibrous tumor, an ultra-rare form of cancer.He opens up about the emotional shock of going from doctor to patient, the challenges of finding evidence-based care for a disease with virtually no data, and the power of family, community, and mindset in healing. Edmond also shares how his wife, psychologist Yara Kamel, developed a psychosocial rehabilitation program to help cancer survivors return to work — a model inspired by their shared journey.Through honesty and grace, Edmond’s story reminds us that medicine is not only science — it’s also surrender, resilience, and human connection.Highlights💬 Doctor to Patient – How a rare tumor forced a physician to confront vulnerability and faith in others.🧠 Science Meets Humanity – What happens when the evidence runs out and judgment must take over.🌍 Healing in Community – Why asking for help early can rebuild the foundation for recovery.💪 Mind Over Medicine – How discipline, exercise, and mindset carried him through chemo and radiation.💼 Purpose Beyond Survival – The initiative Dr. Ghosn launched to help other cancer patients navigate the healthcare system.Top 3 TakeawaysControl What You Can, Release What You Can’t. Healing begins with surrender — focus on choices within your power.Ask for Help Early. Emotional, psychological, and logistical support are as vital as the medical plan itself.Transform Pain into Purpose. Adversity can become a platform for helping others and redefining meaning in life and work.Guest BioEdmond Ghosn, MD, MBA is a Lebanese-born physician and healthcare strategist based in Dubai. After earning his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Lebanon and an MBA in Healthcare Strategy from France, he joined the pharmaceutical industry, helping advance oncology research and patient access across the Middle East.In 2023, he was diagnosed with a rare meningeal solitary fibrous tumor, an experience that reshaped his view of medicine, resilience, and compassion.Today, Dr. Ghosn advocates for cancer awareness and patient empowerment through his free LinkedIn initiative that guides patients and families through diagnosis and treatment decisions.Connect via LinkedIn: https://ae.linkedin.com/in/edmond-ghosn-mdAbout the Host:Dr. Peter Crane is a board-certified physician, educator, and storyteller with a heart for service and a calling to spotlight doctors who make a difference—in their communities, in medicine, and in the lives they touch.Through Doctors Making a Difference, he brings you into intimate conversations with physicians who have overcome challenges, redefined success, and found purpose in and beyond the clinic. His goal is simple: to help more doctors stay in medicine by showing them what's possible.About the Show:Doctors Making a Difference is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to highlight the good, the gritty, and the deeply human side of medicine.In every episode, Dr. Peter Crane interviews physicians whose stories defy the script. From burnout recovery to bold career pivots, health challenges to quiet leadership, this show honors the truth that healing begins with connection—and doctors, too, deserve to be whole.Visit: doctorsmakingadifference.comLMC Series Note:Living with Metastatic Cancer (LMC) explores the science, decisions, and day-to-day realities of life with advanced disease—through candid physician–patient conversations. The Doctors Making a Difference Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult appropriate experts regarding your unique circumstances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.