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Academy Award winner Bradley Cooper was part of the red carpet entourage of stars when the Parker Institute of Cancer Immunology launched in Los Angeles recently

The cancer research foundation was put up by Sean Parker and was graced by popular names in the entertainment industry. Aside from Cooper, also on hand were John Legend, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Minka Kelly among others as detailed by Vogue.

Cancer, one of the dreaded diseases and something that has become an emotional subject, is something that rekindles not-so fond memories for Cooper. In a speech, the actor/producer shares a heartwarming speech on the plight of his father (Charles J. Cooper) who succumbed to the diseases back in 2011.

It should be noted that Bradley owes a lot to his father. He touched on that back in 2013 via GQ magazine.

"I used to be the kid that got the shakes if I had to talk in public," he said. "Now, I just don't get nervous about that stuff."

Unlike normal folks, battling and dealing with Cancer can be stressful. That includes having the proper finances and time to take care of the unfortunately stricken individual.

For Bradley, the case is a bit different. He is accomplished and has the finances and time to fight the Big C. But in his speech, he bares that having those usual in hand are not enough. He calls the whole process of dealing with a cancer patient "just simply overwhelming, incredibly stressful, complex and all consuming."

"I can't even imagine how much more difficult it is for those patients and the families that are less fortunate than I was that simply can't afford to pay for both treatment and rent," said Cooper.

With that said, Bradley can only ponder how less fortunate families would deal with such.

But with the foundation, he hopes to do his share in rendering support for the less fortunate families which will include groundbreaking treatment which may hopefully place cancer diagnosis as not an immediate death sentence.

"My hope is that one day every person fighting cancer will receive the full support they need to maintain their quality of life from the day of diagnosis to the end of their treatment regardless of economic or social status," he added.