Tim Wendel

Tim Wendel

Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University, Member, Cancer History Project editorial board

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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.
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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. 
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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.

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