CAR-T therapy saved my life: One year since I nearly died | The Jerusalem Post

Jpost · May 17, 2026 · 1043 words · By BRIAN BLUM

Medical Ethics and Quality of Life Psychological Resilience Patient Experience with CAR-T Therapy

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What to know about Medical Ethics and Quality of Life

Here’s something your doctor will probably never ask you: “Do you want this potentially lifesaving treatment?

Claims checked 9

Techniques found 3

Topics 3

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What happened

Here’s something your doctor will probably never ask you: “Do you want this potentially lifesaving treatment?

Why it matters

Or would you rather die?” But what if the question were phrased differently?

Common ground

“There’s a 30% chance the medicine won’t do anything to keep you alive.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Black-and-White Fallacy, Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that While roughly 60% of unpleasant experiences lose their emotional sting over time, only 42% of the pleasant ones fade?
How does this story connect Medical Ethics and Quality of Life with Psychological Resilience over the next few days?

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896091

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

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Black-and-White Fallacy 80% confidence

Presenting only two options when more exist.

Why it matters: Recognizing black-and-white fallacy helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Appeal to Pity 70% confidence

Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.

Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to pity helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “While roughly 60% of unpleasant experiences lose their emotional sting over time, only 42% of the pleasant ones fade.”

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While the general concept of FAB is verified (negative emotions fade faster than positive ones), the specific percentages (60% and 42%) are not found in the provided evidence snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — The fading affect bias, more commonly known as FAB, is a psychological phenomenon in which memories associated with negative emotions tend to be forgotten more quickly than those associated with posit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fading_affect_bias

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web search NEUTRAL — emotion experiences and their relations to traits of personality.The fading affect bias (FAB) is the faster fading of unpleasant than pleasant affect, and this effect is positively and negatively rela…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230280797_The_fadin…

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web search NEUTRAL — However, the fading affect bias was stronger for non-political events than for political ones. This suggests that people tend to hold onto their emotions about political events—whether pleasant or unp…
https://www.psypost.org/the-fading-affect-bias-impacts-most-…

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Claim 2: “I haul myself to Hadassah for IV infusions to boost my IgG levels”

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Evidence confirms Hadassah Medical Center exists and is a medical facility, but there is no specific evidence provided confirming they provide IV infusions for IgG levels for this specific individual.

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web search NEUTRAL — Below the medical center is the Jerusalem Bio Park (JBP), home to several biotechnology companies, including Hadasit the technology transfer company of Hadassah Medical Center.[38].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadassah_Medical_Center

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web search NEUTRAL — Today, Hadassah Medical Organization continues to move forward, making the world a better place through healing, teaching, and research.Ⓒ Hadassah University Medical Center.
https://www.hadassah.org.il/en/

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web search NEUTRAL — Hadassah Medical Center- Israel – English only.Hadassah physicians find hope for early detection in joint study. Hadassah International Israel.
https://hadassahinternational.org/

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Claim 3: “my cancer transformed into aggressive DLBCL”

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While Wikipedia and web results verify that DLBCL is a type of aggressive cancer, there is no evidence provided to confirm that the specific author of the text suffered from it. This is a personal health claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lymphoma is a group of blood and lymph tumors that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The name typically refers to just the cancerous versions rather than all such tumors. Signs an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphoma

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The B-cell lymphomas are types of lymphoma affecting B cells. Lymphomas are "blood cancers" in the lymph nodes. They develop more frequently in older adults and in immunocompromised individuals. B-ce…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-cell_lymphoma

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a cancer of B cells, a type of lymphocyte that is responsible for producing antibodies. It is the most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma among adults, with a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffuse_large_B-cell_lymphoma

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Claim 4: “My platelets, which normally should be at a minimum of 150,000”

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Multiple authoritative medical sources (Johns Hopkins Medicine, Liv Hospital) confirm that the normal platelet count range starts at 150,000 per microliter.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_(disambiguation)

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Claim 5: “Psychologist and Atlantic contributor Arthur Brooks... keeps a log of his regrets and disappointments.”

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Wikipedia and The Atlantic confirm that Arthur C. Brooks is an author, academic, and a columnist/contributor to The Atlantic.

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web search NEUTRAL — Arthur C. Brooks: Why an early start is the ‘quintessence of life’.This is work that I love, in which I achieve flow—the intensely rewarding psychological state of absorption and focus first identifie…
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/09/morning-ro…

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web search NEUTRAL — Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author, Harvard University professor, and a widely read columnist for The Atlantic , whose writing draws from both science and philosophy and is aimed at providing in…
https://hbr.org/2023/09/harvards-arthur-c-brooks-on-the-secr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Arthur Charles Brooks is an American author and academic.Freedom (2012). He is a columnist for The Free Press[3] , a CBS News Contributor[4], and host of the podcast Office Hours with Arthur Brooks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Brooks

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Claim 6: “bioethicist and author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life Dr. Ezekiel Emmanuel”

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The provided web search results are generic 'Find a Doctor' directories and do not mention Dr. Ezekiel Emmanuel or his book.

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web search NEUTRAL — Find and compare healthcare providers in your area who accept your insurance. Read reviews from other patients and conveniently book your appointment online.
https://www.doctor.com/search

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web search NEUTRAL — Profiles for Every Doctor in America. Search by What Matters Most to You. More Than 13 Million Patient Ratings. Half of all Americans who see doctors each year use Healthgrades to find the right care.…
https://www.healthgrades.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Search for doctors in your area. Research providers by insurance, specialty & procedures. Check doctor ratings, address, experience & more.
https://doctor.webmd.com/

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Claim 7: “The treatment in question, CAR-T, which transforms your own T-cells into cancer-chomping Pac-Men”

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The provided web search results are completely irrelevant, returning results for automotive sales (cars) rather than CAR-T cell therapy.

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web search NEUTRAL — OLX Pakistan offers online local classified ads for Cars. Post your classified ad for free in various categories like mobiles, tablets, cars, bikes, laptops, electronics, birds, houses, furniture, clo…
https://www.olx.com.pk/faisalabad_g4060660/cars_c84

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web search NEUTRAL — Find the perfect car for your needs at Cars.com. Shop new and used cars, sell your car, compare prices, and explore financing options to find your dream car today!
https://www.cars.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore new and used cars, trucks and SUVs with confidence. Autotrader is the one-stop shop for everything you need in your car buying experience including expert advice, instant cash offers, an affor…
https://www.autotrader.com/

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Claim 8: “The writer’s book TOTALED: The Billion-Dollar Crash of the Startup that Took on Big Auto, Big Oil and the World has been published as an audiobook.”

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The claim is supported by a single cross-reference from Jpost, but no other independent sources were provided to corroborate the audiobook's existence.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The writer’s book TOTALED: The Billion-Dollar Crash of the Startup that Took on Big Auto, Big Oil and the World has been published as an audiobook.
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-895475

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Claim 9: “Science has a name for this: the fading affect bias (FAB).”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

Wikipedia explicitly defines the 'fading affect bias' (FAB) as a psychological phenomenon.

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · The meaning of FADE is to lose freshness, strength, or vitality : wither. How to use fade in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fading

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web search NEUTRAL — If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade. My suntan is already fading. They arrived home just as the light was fading (= as it was getting dark). The sun had faded the blue walls…
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/fadin…

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web search NEUTRAL — fade /feɪd/ v., fad•ed, fad•ing, n. v. to (cause to) lose brightness or vividness of color: [no object] The green dress faded in the sun. [~ + object] The sun faded her green dress. to become dim or l…
https://www.wordreference.com/definition/fading

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.