Tatiana Schlossberg Shares Terminal Cancer Diagnosis in Essay

Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, has publicly revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt essay published in *The New Yorker*. The journalist disclosed that she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, specifically a rare mutation known as Inversion 3, shortly after the birth of her second child in 2022.

Schlossberg explained that her diagnosis came as a shock. “I had swum a mile in the pool the day before, nine months pregnant. I wasn’t sick. I didn’t feel sick. I was actually one of the healthiest people I knew,” she wrote. Her journey began when her doctor noted an imbalance in her white blood cell count post-delivery, leading to further tests that confirmed her condition.

From Diagnosis to Treatment Journey

Following her diagnosis, Schlossberg spent five weeks at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She subsequently transferred to Memorial Sloan Kettering for a bone-marrow transplant. The treatment path also included chemotherapy administered at home. In January 2023, she joined a clinical trial for CAR-T-cell therapy, a form of immunotherapy aimed at specific blood cancers. Despite her efforts, doctors informed her that she has an estimated one year to live.

The emotional toll of her diagnosis has been profound, not only for her but for her family as well. Schlossberg expressed gratitude for the support she has received from her family during this challenging time. “My parents and my brother and sister, too, have been raising my children and sitting in my various hospital rooms almost every day for the last year and a half,” she noted. “They have held my hand unflinchingly while I have suffered, trying not to show their pain and sadness in order to protect me from it.”

Reflecting on Life and Legacy

In her essay, Schlossberg reflected on the importance of creating lasting memories with her children. “Sometimes I trick myself into thinking I’ll remember this forever, I’ll remember this when I’m dead. Obviously, I won’t. But since I don’t know what death is like and there’s no one to tell me what comes after it, I’ll keep pretending. I will keep trying to remember,” she wrote poignantly.

As she navigates her illness, Schlossberg continues to share her story, raising awareness about the impact of cancer and the importance of family support during such trying times. Her brave disclosure not only sheds light on her personal battle but also resonates with many who may be facing similar struggles.