Tim Wendel

Lucius Sinks, a giant in pediatric cancer, dies at 91
“We were able to come together at Roswell Park and help the kids.”

With the aid of a cane, Dr. Lucius Sinks moved briskly through the dining room at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. At the time, he was well into his ’80s. But he remained a formidable presence, with thick white hair, dark eyes, and a wry smile.

June 10, 2022

Vol.48 No.23

By Tim Wendel

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Donald Pinkel, St. Jude founding medical director who brought the word “cure” to cancer, dies at 95

Most of these medical pioneers, nicknamed the “Cancer Cowboys” are gone now. Their ranks once included James Holland, Tom Frei and Emil “Jay” Freireich. Arguably, the best known of this group, Donald Pinkel, died March 9 at his home in San Luis Obispo, CA, at the age of 95.

March 18, 2022

Vol.48 No.11

By Tim Wendel

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James Holland, an oncology pioneer, dies at 92

This article is adapted from “Cancer Crossings: A Brother, His Doctors and the Quest to Cure Childhood Leukemia,” Wendel's forthcoming book. The book is available for pre-order here.

March 30, 2018

Vol.44 No.13

By Tim Wendel

Lucius Sinks, a giant in pediatric cancer, dies at 91
“We were able to come together at Roswell Park and help the kids.”

Donald Pinkel, St. Jude founding medical director who brought the word “cure” to cancer, dies at 95

James Holland, an oncology pioneer, dies at 92

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Lucius Sinks, a giant in pediatric cancer, dies at 91“We were able to come together at Roswell Park and help the kids.”

Donald Pinkel, St. Jude founding medical director who brought the word “cure” to cancer, dies at 95

James Holland, an oncology pioneer, dies at 92

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Lucius Sinks, a giant in pediatric cancer, dies at 91
“We were able to come together at Roswell Park and help the kids.”