A family’s devastating battle with cancer has driven one sibling to take extraordinary steps to protect their own health after losing three brothers to the disease. The personal account details a relentless pursuit of medical knowledge, lifestyle changes and preventive measures in an effort to defy the odds. With a deep sense of urgency, the writer shares how grief has become a motivator for radical self-care and advocacy. The piece offers a raw, intimate look at how one person is fighting back against a genetic legacy of illness.
I Lost 3 Brothers to Cancer. I’m Determined Not to Be Next. nytimes.com
