In 'And Finally,' a neurosurgeon comes to terms with his own cancer diagnosis
In 'And Finally,' a neurosurgeon comes to terms with his own cancer diagnosis  
Podcast: NPR's Book of the Day
Published On: Wed Feb 08 2023
Description: Early on in today's episode, NPR's Scott Simon asks Dr. Henry Marsh a question – how could a medical professional miss the signs that they themselves are ill? Marsh, the neurosurgeon behind the new book, And Finally, answers quite simply. He tells Simon that it's common for doctors to feel consciously detached from what it's like to be on the other side of the examination table and, on a more subconscious level, to be in denial about their own ailments. That's what happened to him with his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis – and he explains it's not easy to go from surgeon to patient.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy