Sad News and a Heavy Heart
Ken Schueler, perhaps the godfather of patient advocacy, a mentor to many of us, and a dear friend of mine, passed away Thursday morning, May 19, at his mother’s home in Great Neck, NY. Ken was diagnosed several weeks ago with pancreatic cancer. He attempted chemo, but had a very difficult time with it. When I spoke with him last week, he was very weak, but upbeat and hopeful the chemo would help extend his life. Ken was a man of incredible compassion and extensive knowledge. My faith in his abilities grew even more so when he consulted with my …