Do we lose control when we learn of a fatal illness? Being fearful of the loss of full control in our lives explained through the experience and work of a psychologist.

Achilleas Koukkides pursued clinical psychology in Paris by mistake; he worked in places led by coincidence and found himself in hospices and hospitals with cancer patients, dying children and adults, breaking bad news to people who wanted someone to tell them that everything will go well, hugging children and crying over bodies of fighters for their life.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx