“To whom much talent is given; much is required.” –Ancient proverb
This is said to be a part of the “karma” of our human experience. How or when we are summoned to “give back” according to our abilities only the Spirit of Humanity can decide. Thus was the case for American technological entrepreneur, Chris Ryan.
In January 2006, Chris Ryan received news from his father that every person with an aging parent or grandparent dreads: “I am dying.” The cause was liver cancer. Mr. Ryan’s condition was quite severe and doctors stated he would not live to see the spring season. The true test for a fighter occurs when the person is knocked down to the canvas: Quite simply, does the person give up…or get up?
Chris Ryan’s father answered the bell and fought cancer tooth and nail for nearly two years once he was diagnosed by doctors and told he wouldn’t live for another 3 months. During this battle, Chris and his father would travel as far as Frankfurt, Germany in search of the latest breakthroughs in allopathic as well as holistic techniques for healing cancer. Along their journey, Chris met and sympathized with hundreds of similarly diagnosed cancer patients and their families.
Chris saw the plight that cancer patients faced and decided that more resources needed to be invested to assist them. This led to Chris working with prominent oncologist, Dr. Mahesh Kanoji. They both shared the idea that today’s cancer treatments were mostly about chemicals, radiation and surgery and that what was needed was more emphasis on nutrition, exercise and mind-body harmony. Together, they created the Kanoji Cancer Protocol to address these needs.
Using the tenets of this plan, Chris utilized some of his own resources and developed two online social networks for cancer patients: the EXT Network and Cancer.im. The goals of these networks are to: “empower every cancer patient with the information and resources they need to create a customized cancer strategy.”
These social networks are all about raising the quality of life for cancer patients by moving them and their families from feelings of hopelessness to control over their situation. This is done by connecting patients with others experiencing a similar challenge and those who have overcome the same type of cancer; as well as a host of other very helpful services.
In dedication to his father, Chris Ryan’s commitment is a vision of healing.