CANCER specialist Chris O'Brien will be remembered as a gifted clinician and someone who could reach out to his patients in their darkest days, colleagues say.More here.
Prof O'Brien has died at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
A statement on Friday from the Lifehouse Sydney Cancer Centre at RPA confirmed he had died overnight.
His wife Gail, his children Adam, Juliette and James and other close family members were by his side.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Chris O'Brien, surgeon, loses cancer battle
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kae, I met him recently. He was a real gentleman. His wife always had a smile. Both showed courage.
kae, I met him recently. He was a real gentleman. His wife always had a smile. Both showed courage.
Event in May 2009
http://www.weeklytimes.com.au/2009/05_may/20_05_09/storyhh_01.html
What a brave, self effacing Australian he was.
Like many other gifted medical professionals doing their humble thing without, nor seeking recognition.
RIP.
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