Blog | Dr. Jan Patterson

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Integrative medicine doctor, infectious diseases doctor, author, bereaved parent, cancer survivor, mom, gardener, and believer

For a complete list of writings, please visit my Medium.com page.

My Nineteen Days of Cancer

Some things women should know about uterine cancer. It was only a few weeks since the unexpected death of my 18-year-old son, Will, from...

Ten Years After My Son’s Suicide

Here are 10 things I have learned. Our son, Will, died at age 18 of mental illness and suicide. I continue to learn how to live with this...

Barbara Jordan: A Legacy for Our Time

Her message of unity and love is needed today. In celebrating Women’s History month, I read Barbara Jordan An American Hero (1), the...

Grieving on Saint Patrick’s Day

Remembering my mother’s sorrow for her child loss. For many, Saint Patrick’s Day is just a day to wear green and drink beer. There are...

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