In a recent essay published in *The New Yorker*, John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, revealed her diagnosis of terminal cancer at the age of 34, diagnosed in May 2024. Schlossberg, an environmental journalist, has undergone multiple rounds of treatment, including chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and clinical trials. Furthermore, the essay details her concerns regarding policies supported by her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which she believes could negatively impact cancer patients. Finally, Schlossberg also expressed her emotional distress, including her fears about her children and the sadness of her shortened lifespan.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, announced she has terminal cancer on the anniversary of his assassination and criticized the policies of her relative, US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She expressed concerns that his stances, particularly his views on vaccines, could negatively impact cancer patients. Schlossberg, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, has undergone multiple treatments and clinical trials, sharing that her doctor’s prognosis suggests she may only live for a year. Her essay also reflects on her fears for her children and the emotional toll of her diagnosis on her family.
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In a recent essay published in *The New Yorker*, John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, disclosed her terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 34, revealing she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Schlossberg, an environmental journalist, detailed her experiences with chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and clinical trials, during which her doctor estimated she might have about a year to live. She also expressed criticism of policies supported by her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., impacting cancer research. The essay, published on the anniversary of her grandfather’s assassination, delves into her fears and sadness surrounding her diagnosis.
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