In 2014, Rebecca Carbone underwent emergency surgery to resect a large brain tumour. However, a cerebral haemorrhage unexpectedly struck with devastating consequences. Rebecca was left completely paralyzed, temporarily blind, and unable to speak. Over the following days, numerous medical professionals evaluated Rebecca. Her prognosis was grim. Rebecca could not be rehabilitated and required permanent around the clock care.
Advised to admit Rebecca to a nursing home, her family refused. Defying incredible odds, Rebecca persevered through years of intensive rehabilitation, painstakingly relearning every skill again despite the diagnosis of further inoperable brain tumours.
Rebecca’s extraordinary journey has given her a unique perspective on harnessing the empowerment of hope, without falling into the trap of toxic positivity. In 2014, Rebecca Carbone underwent emergency surgery to resect a large brain tumour. However, a cerebral haemorrhage unexpectedly struck with devastating consequences. Rebecca was left completely paralyzed, temporarily blind, and unable to speak. Her prognosis was grim.
Advised to admit Rebecca to a nursing home and that she could not be rehabilitated, her family refused. Defying incredible odds, Rebecca persevered through years of intensive rehabilitation, painstakingly relearning all skills again, despite the diagnosis of further inoperable brain tumours.
Rebecca volunteers within the health sector, co-facilitating workshops for medical professionals at hospitals around WA & serves on the board of two not-for-profit organizations. Rebecca also speaks at support groups around the State & provides peer support to other Acquired Brain Injury survivors throughout the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
