The Shirley Technique: A Cancer Survivor Receives a New Jaw with 3D Printing

After Shirley Anderson lost his jaw to cancer, Dr. Travis Bellicchi took on the challenge of creating a prosthesis through 3D printing and Formlabs' 3D printers. Both Shirley Anderson's life and the medical field have been changed forever. Read the story: bit.ly/2WxnAM1
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[@brennanwheeler4605]

Thank u for working on my uncle

[@kylem9416]

I am so happy for him. It is so hard to watch our loved ones and fellow humans suffer. This isn't even me just trying to sound like a good Samaritan. Nothing hurts more, than seeing our own personal unsung heros suffer, and nothing is better than seeing this man get help. I hope his confidence comes back.

[@brennanwheeler4605]

@crzykoment unfortunately he past away about 2 and a half years ago he was the same man as he was in the video when he past

[@Spaceninjax]

R.i.p to your Uncle

[@frostspz1780]

@@brennanwheeler4605 are you ok?bro

[@lindamarshbts-army774]

He looked like a sweet man

[@doctorbob309]

Dr. Bellicchi was one of my students at WesternU College of Dental Medicine. He was a conscientious, caring student. I am proud of what he is becoming, and thankful that he is a part of my life.

[@gertnood]

Well said.

[@mtmcommunity]

Well Robert you literally made one of the smartest men on earth who helped develop a team for people with special needs in prosthetics. Something you can't get in the hospital really tbh. What a good teacher and what an awesome student he was. I'm sure he took everything you taught him and more and exceeded. Not many people too do soo

[@user-cq9cd4or3x]

Love

[@lightninggaming016]

That's respect man you helped molded one of the smartest man in the field

[@GirlCalledKau]

That's so lovely. He comes across as someone very sweet.

[@yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714]

So beautiful, to be able to make someone whole again.

[@lahcenlaglaoui6717]

أنا محتاجة للمساعدة أرجوك

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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ethereal1257]

Tho we never heard him speak with his mouth we don't need words to see this man has a beautiful soul that is full of love to give and care for others. God bless you and keep you Mr. Shirley

[@Meesnter]

Nevermind, i cant read sorry Or can i? *Vsauce music plays* Also, Vsauce is a verified word????

[@edward2364]

@@Meesnter what?

[@calentinestrider8368]

"beautiful soul" is one way to put it, lol. u can tell that old dude is a trickster. dude wants to be a little shit. hope hes happy with his jaw tho!

[@abouttime5000]

Reminds me of the artist who helped the WW1 soldiers who suffered traumatic facial injury on the battlefield. Some of their facial prosthetics were a work of art.

[@JPEnoobs]

This man can’t speak and you can still tell how nice he is! I wish him all the best

[@BerniKami]

Facial reconstruction prosthetics, eye prosthetics (they use very red threads to emulate the red veins and the iris color job is amazing) should be considered one of the several forms of art, just like cinematography, painting, sculpting, etc. They are just applied into another subject, but they are real pieces of art. The detail, the realistic painting technique, the use of color, they define art.

[@parthapratimpal6285]

Absolutely true friend

[@BerniKami]

@Ayethere M8 its curious cause, if u think about it from another perspective, prosthetics basically “give u back” ur lost expressions and allows u to give expressions, or give the ones u never had. Prosthetics also can be individually read according to ur own vision, just like a piece of art, they have different interpretations, from very realistic and accurate, to creepy, uncanny valley like. Just a little thought about it.

[@edub590]

it's amazing how 3d printing literally changed life's so fast it awesome to see people feel normal after going through something horrific

[@maikmuster2467]

MARC🤘❤💋👄

[@peety6323]

I know, our furry friends from the animal kingdom benefits from this incredible invention too.

[@suehanks946]

Absolutely amazing. My lovely brother had to have his tongue and mouth rebuilt after having mouth cancer. The maxillofacial specialist here in the UK was amazing. Good luck to Shirley and his family for the future x

[@yvellebradley2502]

Mister Shirley passed on, 2 1/2 years after this video was made. Cancer came back. I’d like to believe that he and his family enjoyed the time left.

[@LethalSaliva]

😞Aww... God bless you and your family, Shirley. You and Dr. Bellicchi are giving hope & courage to others.

[@simonegozzo2677]

This man is strong, he's a good man and he is fantastic

[@myunicornlovesmarilynmanso8800]

God bless shirley 💕 he is the definition of strength

[@volumedealer2716]

He looks amazing,great job.

[@patremagilbert8787]

Agreed

[@nmelody4414]

Agreed

[@user-ky5kl9eb4f]

Лишиться своего привычного лица - это большое испытание, ведь лицо - это часть нашей личности, оно дает возможность идентифицировать себя. Здорово, что удалось вернуть облик этому мужчине. Выглядит естественно! Здоровья вам!

[@horizonblack]

3-D printed faces, and the ability to translate languages in real time. We live in the future, friend.

[@laverndowsley8850]

This is wonderful. I have a friend who lost his bottom jaw to cancer that I watched him go through hell as they experimented to try and fix his face.

[@favoursemi2193]

How is your friend doing for now?

[@delenaq]

So sad to hear he passed away, Rest easy darling.❤

[@th3azscorpio]

How'd he die?

[@delenaq]

@@th3azscorpio I don't know sweetheart, I saw it in the comments.😢

[@th3azscorpio]

@@delenaq I pray he's still alive, and thriving. 🙏

[@delenaq]

@@th3azscorpio I hope so as well. But I've seen it a few different times in the comments. I hope his family are all ok as well. ❤❤

[@themanwhosoldthemeth]

🥺

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Здоровья вам и всем людям на земле!!!

[@shirleyellinger]

I'm in love with that old man. Jesus I pray you bring him strength, happiness, joy, and peace. Amen.

[@Boxofcare666]

Yeah after taking away his jaw?

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@@Boxofcare666 with or without jaw doesn't matter,peace and happiness comes from the heart

[@Jerome24681]

Hi

[@cryinggcat]

He passed away 2 and half years ago💔 i read his nephew commented bout it

[@EvaLasta]

Jeebus aint doin shit for nobody

[@danny88dh]

That is so cool to be able to help someone like that. That technology is absolutely a life changer

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[@catherinebianca8587]

@@lahcenlaglaoui6717 I'm writing this message with tears, because of my health condition, the doctor told me this morning that i will not survive my health condition due to my cancer diagnosing, so i have decided to offer my fund to the orphanage children, homeless less privilege there in your country to enable them to always pray for me even am if I'm know more alive as the doctor has told me that i can not survive my health condition your assistance is needed

[@doyourworseneatme]

All of this is amazing. 3D printing and facial reconstruction, prosthetics.... in awe.

[@charlotteruse158]

Love it. Good to see that smile. No one who's gone through cancer deserves to be deformed.

[@gabedagoat273]

Thank you for working on my grandpa

[@morganjames5180]

He looks amazing ..... What a beautiful work of art this is. So life like.....prosthetics have come so far since the 1900s. I used to be so fascinated in ww1 prosthetics and how a group of artists dedicated themselves to give soldiers an identity again. .....and now look how soft, detailed and quick it can be done, using camera, computers and printers. At 5 years old ( 1974 ) , my hearing aid was rock solid, bulky and so uncomfortable. By 2010, they were soft , moulded better and more flexible. It was the end of pain...no more trying to file it down or cut off annoying bits, So I understand a little of how much relief Shirley must feel now. Thank you Shirkey and the team for making this happen , And setting the path, and leading the way for future prosthetics. This is life changing and gives so much confidence back to patients ...who will wear them with pride 💚💚💚💚💚 Absolutely amazing. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@Bvddy.H0lly]

When I saw Shirley's face, it made me very sad... I felt empty inside... It upset me that much and that normally never happens. . .💔 I did actually cry.

[@J0kerScars]

Should get movie special effect artists to help out, they can help make it look super realistic

[@BabyFaceAshli]

SO TRUE

[@helpabrothawithasubisaiah5316]

They would end up making it look like a horror film with blood and gashes

[@marionettehone]

@@helpabrothawithasubisaiah5316 you dont know… special effects are not just for gore, it’s also for age, tattoos, scars, adding features that were otherwise not there before

[@160sharp]

This just restored my faith in humanity

[@ducamuk]

Words can not express how Sublime this doctor and his team are. This is an act of love and caring beyond all measurements. ❤️

[@ges4934]

Wow.. I'm so relieved for the people who benefit from how far technology has come! Its so good to see and gives me hope

[@vaphualfpv]

Wow. My dad had both sides of his mandible removed due to cancer. He has been nose fed for about 2 months now. I dont know of he will ever with his mouth again.

[@painterofplastic1968]

My heart goes out to you ,your family,and especially your father and I may not know him but I hope he gets the ability to eat back

[@joeyscerbo7776]

I wish him nothing but the best! I’m sure he’s a great dad and you’re a great kid! Stay strong!🙏🏻

[@transatlanticnostalgia4655]

Stay strong and pray every day. God will help you and your dad.

[@vaphualfpv]

He is in heaven now

[@transatlanticnostalgia4655]

@@vaphualfpv Then live your life to the fullest, and make him proud up there.

[@commenter7893]

If a doctor tells me he needs to cut off my whole jaw , and every doctor says the same, I would just say time for me to go. But I completely understand and support people who fight to the very end.

[@74yodinosaur99]

I, 100% agree with you. I have lung cancer and am about to have a second round of chemo and radiation treatments. If that doesn't work, I'll let God decide when I leave this life

[@commenter7893]

@74 yo dinosaur It’s sorrowful hearing you are ill with cancer. I hope everything gets to be according to Good. I am pained about all people who are suffering due to illness and think about them daily, wishing I could cure all.

[@cynthiadavid5282]

God bless thess doctors thst can do this my goiodness the gift of life they give back to the people i prqy the insuenace companies pay for this if not they ahould instead of using the millioms them give tge miilions to the people that truly need it to feel human again

[@charlafox5701]

I really like Shirley, he seems like a really cool and funny guy lol

[@brandyjean7944]

Aww this couple was to cute definitely soulmates I'm happy for him❤️

[@maikmuster2467]

MRC❤💋

[@vincethomas811]

So happy for him as he looks happy I get very emotional watching things like this but had to watch how the scientists can do these prosthetics to help people like the gentleman in this film god bless him and his wife

[@arrai515]

To make one complete again Is a wonderful thing.🙏

[@cassandracousineau1945]

Wow, i am really lucky. I had reconstructive jaw surgery, i had two blood clots after my first surgery, had to get another one a year later. This could had been me. I'm thankful this man was able to get gis daily life back to somewhat normal. Much love for him and his family.

[@DavePeterson64]

Very awesome. What a blessing it is that someone can find a way to help people feel better about themselves. Congratulations to everyone involved.

[@bonnie_lover1239]

He still looks as handsome as he did when he got married :)

[@tem-roy4202]

@Adiel Jeffrey don't be am idiot

[@kylem9416]

I am so happy for him

[@boogoodie]

Absolutely incredible work. Changing the lives of people like Shirley. And it’s only going to improve with time.

[@jessycassidy4325]

Oh! I have seen his story before! I am so glad I was able to see him get this! Amazing! What a blessing and gift this is! 🙏

[@BlissfullyEvil]

This is just wholesome in every way. Stay safe ❤️

[@gulfgypsy]

What a wonderful and marvelous coming together of two very different fields and culminating in giving people a chance to be whole, again. Proof to me that within each person their is potential for infinite good, even when circumstances seem the most bleak. Truly angels walking among us.

[@overcomer9775]

God give him more beauty for his pain. Longevity, prosperity, health, and all the desires of his heart. Bless his wife for standing by her husband

[@nuages8915]

He's dead

[@overcomer9775]

@@nuages8915 Isn't there a BETTER was to say he passed!!?

[@jakedickson2311]

@@overcomer9775 No.

[@waly2370]

What a great time to be alive. Great job every one. Just... Mad props to all te people workin on this!!

[@startalboys8236]

What a brilliant doctor and such a brave lovely man

[@odinswarrior3068]

Glad there are folks like these changing life's for the better.

[@formhubfar]

Some people buckle under hardships and others thrive, God bless this guy and those who work to help them.

[@InkedUpHonda]

you look good regardless sherly

[@alanmedcalf8491]

Wow , what a amazing achievement , to think a 3d printer and the team of experts involved can bring such joy and happiness to two people that are truly in love with each other come what may !! , its such a awesome story to be shared 😉 👍❤️

[@vijayalaxmi2193]

Jaw cancer is the growth of malignant cells on the jaw bones mainly osteosarcomas. The jaw is the most common site for cyst growth, which are usually benign.

[@Dawndylion]

He had cancer on his tongue and was given a radium treatment, THAT'S what took his jaw.. The radium.

[@llwweg]

Wow! Thank you all for this. It is amazing work!

[@aesfa56]

Thank you so much for EXISTING. People like you reconcile me with humanity.

[@salamanderjean8764]

Bless those awesome minds and hands to continue to do such amazing prosthetics...Mr Shirley wow...love the joy in you 💖

[@tubetubeunit]

This is what a real professional should be. Brilliant, passionat With a will to change things in a new nd efficient way.

[@frieda2957]

Omg, es ist so wundervoll das es in der Medizin sowas gibt. Ich bin mir sicher, trotz seiner Krankheit, ist es wieder lebenswerter für ihn. Tolle Ärzte 😍👍👍👍👍

[@collin_is_ballin_]

God bless him and his family its a true blessing the recovery he has made and his incredible spirit he is such an inspiration Aswell as the team who helped him with this prosthetic thank you for all you guys do.

[@stumorningstar5170]

Man. Shirley is so wholesome.

[@katryanaorange2092]

I wish I could help people like that. Really inspired by the team and the patient.

[@Rosemary-vm2uh]

Thank God for people like you you must be so proud of the work you do 👏👏👏👏👏

[@micalah8282]

I love that his name is Shirley. This is amazing. All of it. What a beautiful family.

[@texaslaptop]

How amazing is this... such a gift and talent to have to help others...

[@scottlee8498]

What an amazing gift for those patients.

[@gavinhill4121]

This is truly inspirational, life changing work. There will be many, very thankful patients out there. Well done 👏

[@toneybucket2051]

How marvelous and great these prosthetics are Shirley looks COMPLETELY normal facially when wearing the jaw it even mimicks his rinkels and colour fantastic and think this procedure will go further in a long way in the future.

[@JoshuaGreen918]

That's awesome. I love this idea I hope they help more people with the same issues. Amazing job to the people who made this possible.

[@tinaruan38]

Love it! Best thing I’ve seen in a long time! Thank you and God Bless you all!

[@xcarnage3936]

That's incredible. You'd never believe that this man had his jaw removed if you saw him for the first time

[@camlamb12]

This is fantastic. It's things like this that have always made me want to try my hand at 3D printing some day.

[@grawakendream8980]

i love stories like this; really make the human experience all worthwhile & enriching, thank you for doing this!

[@genevievechoghari5987]

Bless you and ALL you do..this goes out to all the people that have worked on this to help people live a more normal life…and that is truly a blessing…

[@scottanthony8240]

Hi Genevieve! How’re you doing?

[@Kenny-iv4fm]

So glad technology is improving for great things like this

[@deborahlamartiniere6349]

Wow, amazing, may you both have blessings from up above, you look awesome...

[@JRSTARKnitwear]

Such a wonderful story and big recognition to their commitments.

[@lg8365]

Bless you Shirley. Thank you for sharing ur experience. Cheers ❤️🇨🇦

[@sarapiburn2523]

Seems like a really nice man. Hope lots of good things comes his way💜💜💜

[@ckopack]

This is incredible story. Right in the feels!

[@myunicornlovesmarilynmanso8800]

ckopack agreed

[@luisricardojaviernunezzamb8352]

Es uno de los procedimientos más innovadores que ví. Dios los bendiga para que puedan seguir ayudando a muchísima más gente

[@davidzalewski4933]

Wow, I am so impressed, that was super work, and I am happy this awesome strong man get his face back, much heartwarming, all the best to the family!

[@charlms89]

He passed away 2 years ago unfortunately

[@malene4609]

We’ve come so far. And it’s funny, 3D printing was just a thing for nerds and sculpture enthusiasts to play with at home, but now we’ll be able to make prosthetics, parts for bridges and machines etc. I could kind of see this be an alternative towards our plastic issue as well. Reusing our plastic to build stuff out of.

[@wrestlemaniacism1]

What wonderful, clever people. 👏👏👏

[@michelleenglish602]

What an amazing story. Great work by a great team!

[@matthewJ142]

God Bless. It was nice to see the patient smile

[@anniedivins8173]

He is my hero for being so strong showing his face like that he is beautiful inside and out you have got the most loving wife on Earth keep her she's a keeper love you guys take care

[@magdalenakucharska1032]

This is fantastic!!! Good work!

[@juniorjungle4617]

Well that's absolutely jaw dropping

[@logiclanguagelearningFrench]

Shirley is a super strong person. All he has gone through. I am humbled. What a man!

[@AlowstayLowKNOWZ]

Yall are amazing..i love to see things work out like this.

[@sofakingcute9804]

That is absolutely wonderful!

[@karladuncan4026]

So inspiring! Best of love. God bless!

[@Spritfullcat]

He's already so handsome and confident man ❤️.

[@maggieharris3721]

Amazing peaple. God bless you all 🙏

[@donnaryland9976]

Hope he has a lot of more years to enjoy living with his beautiful wife. God bless both of u guys.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@yvellebradley2502]

Sweetheart, he lived for 2 1/2 more years, after this video was made. From what I understand, cancer came back. He did enjoy the time left with his family.

[@williammcguire5685]

God bless you sir, and those who develop that prosthesis.

[@sophiabrewer4740]

Well this is just a blessing to watch

[@pamelasims3299]

Great work on a wonderful man. Awesome!

[@unknowngecko4329]

I would chose to have like Silver Iron Jaw and that would make me look like a Terminator.

[@TeckPanda]

Airport security would be a nightmare though

[@painterofplastic1968]

My guy that shit would look so frikin epic

[@mattnobrega6621]

You never realize all the great things you miss out on when you lose your a part of you. This starts out sad but I'm glad it ends well. God bless

[@terraalbritton6405]

This couple is adorable!!!!!

[@user-rq8cc2jw9i]

Дай Бог Здоровье этому Мужчине 😪

[@sherryjarrell2445]

TRULY AMAZING!!!! KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏