Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has revealed in an essay published by 'The New Yorker' that she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The 34-year-old environmental journalist disclosed that she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 34, following a high white blood cell count detected after the birth of her second child.
Schlossberg’s essay coincides with the 62nd anniversary of her grandfather's assassination. She disclosed the grueling nature of her medical treatment, describing rounds of chemotherapy and two stem cell transplants. One of her doctors informed her that she might only have about a year left to live.
In a poignant reflection on her diagnosis, Schlossberg criticized policies backed by her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, which she argues could negatively affect cancer patients. Schlossberg expressed her anguish thinking of how her young children may not remember her, stating her desire to continue living the life she cherished with her husband, George Moran.
“I feel cheated and sad that I won’t get to keep living the wonderful life,” she lamented, indicating the emotional burden placed on her family as they cope with her illness. Schlossberg's mother, Caroline Kennedy, has even urged senators to reject RFK Jr.'s health policies, highlighting significant family tensions amidst this tragedy.
Schlossberg's heartfelt essay has sparked significant discussions about the intersection of personal health struggles and broader health policies, shedding light on the real impacts these decisions have on individuals and families affected by serious illnesses.
