Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, which she says will likely take less than a year to claim her life. The 35-year-old environmental journalist was diagnosed last year with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and has undergone grueling treatment, including multiple rounds of chemotherapy, bone-marrow transplants, and participation in clinical trials.
Schlossberg's diagnosis came shortly after she gave birth to her daughter in May 2024, a devastating timing that underscores the cruel hand fate can play. In an essay published in The New Yorker, Schlossberg described her experience with cancer, detailing the grueling treatment process and the emotional toll it took on her and her loved ones.
Schlossberg's family history of tragedy has also weighed heavily on her as she faces this new challenge. Her great-uncle, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1968, and her grandfather, John F. Kennedy, was shot in 1963, leaving a lasting impact on the family.
In the essay, Schlossberg expressed regret at adding to her family's history of tragedy, saying that she has "never made my mother upset or angry" but now feels like she has brought new pain into her life and that of their children. Her siblings, Rose and Jack, have been a rock for her, supporting her through the tough times.
The cancer diagnosis has also highlighted issues with the healthcare system, as Schlossberg noted that the doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center didn't know whether they would be affected after the Trump administration stripped Columbia University of federal funding. Thankfully, a deal was later reached to restore the funding.
Schlossberg's openness about her cancer diagnosis and treatment process is a testament to her strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Despite the grim prognosis, she remains committed to living life to the fullest with her family, whom she credits for being her "rock" during this difficult time.
Schlossberg's diagnosis came shortly after she gave birth to her daughter in May 2024, a devastating timing that underscores the cruel hand fate can play. In an essay published in The New Yorker, Schlossberg described her experience with cancer, detailing the grueling treatment process and the emotional toll it took on her and her loved ones.
Schlossberg's family history of tragedy has also weighed heavily on her as she faces this new challenge. Her great-uncle, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1968, and her grandfather, John F. Kennedy, was shot in 1963, leaving a lasting impact on the family.
In the essay, Schlossberg expressed regret at adding to her family's history of tragedy, saying that she has "never made my mother upset or angry" but now feels like she has brought new pain into her life and that of their children. Her siblings, Rose and Jack, have been a rock for her, supporting her through the tough times.
The cancer diagnosis has also highlighted issues with the healthcare system, as Schlossberg noted that the doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center didn't know whether they would be affected after the Trump administration stripped Columbia University of federal funding. Thankfully, a deal was later reached to restore the funding.
Schlossberg's openness about her cancer diagnosis and treatment process is a testament to her strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Despite the grim prognosis, she remains committed to living life to the fullest with her family, whom she credits for being her "rock" during this difficult time.
tatiana schlossberg is such a strong girl though, i mean 35 and already dealing with cancer, that's like something out of a movie or something... and the fact that she gave birth to her daughter right before finding out about the cancer diagnosis, ugh it's just not fair 
. i feel bad for her family too, all that history of tragedy is just overwhelming at times... but you know what they say, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade"... or in this case, when life throws you a curveball like cancer, fight back and live life to the fullest 
. i'm sending all my positive vibes to tatiana and her family during this tough time 
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"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." 
- Nelson Mandela 
- first Kennedy's shot then now Tatiana facing terminal cancer... it's too much to take in. i mean, what's next? a family member getting diagnosed with polio or something? 
but seriously, her essay is so raw and honest about the struggles she's been through - it's like she's putting all her emotions out there for us to see. and can you imagine having to deal with that on top of new parenthood? i feel for her & her fam, they're going through way too much already 
But what really gets me is that she's still trying to live life to the fullest despite all this 
. That's so inspiring! She's got some amazing support from her siblings and loved ones - Rose and Jack seem like total angels 
Thankfully, they were able to work something out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Tatiana and sending all my positive vibes her way 
