David E. Avigan, Md

Poems centered on survival and perseverance in the face of long-term illness. Delivered a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia with a ten percent prognosis for survival, Dr. Dianne Silvestri surrenders her white coat for a hospital gown. Aided by her attentive medical team, family, and friends, she navigates the surreal world of chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and subsequent threats from...