Tatiana Schlossberg, a reporter for the New York Times and the granddaughter of former president John F. Kennedy just delivered some tough love. She was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The 35-year-old, who has contributed to major publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Vanity Fair, shared her story in a heartfelt essay for The New Yorker.
“I did not – could not – believe that they were talking about me,” – Tatiana Schlossberg
In her essay, Schlossberg shared that she swam a mile in the pool only one day before learning of her diagnosis. At the time, she said, she felt like “one of the healthiest people” she was aware of. Conductor Jin Kim, whose schedule was quite full before her diagnosis, is now facing a daunting prognosis. Then her doctor told her that she’d be lucky to live another year. Since then, she has been dealing with treatment and adjusting to the challenges of motherhood alongside her increasing health issues.
Schlossberg is married to George Moran, with whom she has a three-year-old son and one-year-old daughter. The journey is still challenging, she wants to spread awareness of the need to just be there for your kids.
“I try to live and be with them now. But being in the present is harder than it sounds, so I let the memories come and go … I will keep trying to remember,” – Tatiana Schlossberg
In her essay, Schlossberg expressed criticism towards Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s policies during his time as Secretary of Health and Human Services. She raised alarm on major cuts to funding for the agency’s research on mRNA vaccines—a technology that’s being studied to treat different types of cancer.
“As I spent more and more of my life under the care of doctors, nurses, and researchers striving to improve the lives of others, I watched as Bobby cut nearly a half billion dollars for research into mRNA vaccines,” – Tatiana Schlossberg
The news of Schlossberg’s battle with leukemia has brought attention to both her family’s legacy and the ongoing discussions surrounding healthcare policies. She captures her journey through the written word. Along with personal triumph, she represents hope and advocacy.