I am so appreciative of the opinion piece in today’s NYT, “What My Cancer Surgery Taught Me About Immigration” (NYT, 06/19/2024). I am reading it as I sit at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where I have been often since 2019. At that time I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated by a brilliant female surgeon from Ethiopia, a wonderful oncologist from Colombia, and a delightful radiation oncologist from Chicago (coincidentally an old friend). Dr. Chang performed the reconstruction of my breast. The cancer was small but against the chest wall. The surgery was tricky and a less skilled physician might have left vestiges of the malignancy behind. In fact, my hospital in Atlanta had missed even spotting the cancer through three mammograms. Instead, I believe I am fully cured.
Love this so much. I wish everyone would see your drawing and photos and read these words to appreciate how much all of these kind and educated and hardworking people have contributed to your care. How important they all are to so many of us who need healthcare and support in so many ways. And how important you and your writing are!!!
Dearest Christie - Your heartfelt tribute to your many medical professionals from all parts of the globe is extremely touching. Indeed, you are a blessed woman who has also witnessed the power of prayer.
Wonderful perspective as always, Christie. A year ago this past January, three brilliant cardiologists at Piedmont, all Indian, "fixed" Craig's heart valve. So we're right there with you.
Love this so much. I wish everyone would see your drawing and photos and read these words to appreciate how much all of these kind and educated and hardworking people have contributed to your care. How important they all are to so many of us who need healthcare and support in so many ways. And how important you and your writing are!!!
Dearest Christie - Your heartfelt tribute to your many medical professionals from all parts of the globe is extremely touching. Indeed, you are a blessed woman who has also witnessed the power of prayer.
Here's to our Little Flower!
Much Love Always,
Cammie
Wonderful perspective as always, Christie. A year ago this past January, three brilliant cardiologists at Piedmont, all Indian, "fixed" Craig's heart valve. So we're right there with you.
Brilliant- as always…
Your brilliance leaves me dumbstruck that means I feel both dumb and struck by your intelligence!
Love you so much!
I so appreciate your writing about these incredible people. Having met a few of them, I concur.
Such a brilliant and thoughtful piece! Your personal take on the immigrant crisis is exactly what we need right now. Thank you, Christie!