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A Candid Conversation With Patrick Dempsey

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Katie Kosko

Patrick Dempsey, actor, cancer advocate and Breakaway From Cancer® Ambassador, sat down with CURE® to discuss how cancer impacted his life after his mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Patrick Dempsey, actor, cancer advocate and Breakaway From Cancer® ambassador, sat down with CURE® to discuss how cancer impacted his life after his mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Dempsey, who was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Ovarian Cancer Heroes Galar®, expressed his gratitude for the patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates who are making a difference in the world of cancer. The actor also talked about the Dempsey Center, which he created for patients and their loved ones, as well as what's in store for his future.

Check out our coverage of the Ovarian Cancer Heroes Gala.

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