Patrick M. McGrady
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Patrick M. McGrady was a science writer best known for his work as the Founding Director of CANHELP, a cancer
information and referral service, and co-author of The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise which he wrote with Nathan Pritikin
.
At the same time, he and his brother shared distinction for being the only two brothers who at the same time shared a spot on the New York Times Top 10 Non-Fiction Best-Sellers List. People Magazine published a profile on the two brothers for the momentous occasion.
Seamus McGrady, the youngest of the three brothers, runs a bed and breakfast in Lilliwaup, Washington
.
McGrady started writing for various newspapers, including The Chicago Sun, and later for magazines including Ladies' Home Journal and Vanity Fair
and "Esquire".
His breakout article, The Cancer Patient's Quandary, published in Esquire Magazine, became a frequently mailed and copied article sent among cancer patients and those who support them. From the number of contacts he'd received as a result of the article, and from the encouragement from his long-time partner Holly Redell, he formed CANHELP.
He was an early adopter of MEDLARS, and leveraged the massive medical database on behalf of cancer patients. He would read the MEDLARS search, judge the various suggested protocols per patient, and write a letter which would assess what he thought were that patient's best options for a consulting fee.
He is survived by two ex-wives, and three children.
His first wife was Elizabeth Rosenbaum - Magnes, a professional Israeli pianist, with whom he had a boy, Ilya. Their divorce precipitated the mother's move to Israel, where Ilya was subsequently raised as an Israeli citizen.
His second wife was Colleen Bennett, a prolific painter of visionary icons and heroic nature themes, based in Port Townsend, Washington. They had two children, Vanessa McGrady and Ian Franklin McGrady.
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
information and referral service, and co-author of The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise which he wrote with Nathan Pritikin
Nathan Pritikin
Nathan Pritikin was an American nutritionist and longevity research pioneer.Pritikin was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Chicago from 1933 to 1935 but did not achieve a degree...
.
At the same time, he and his brother shared distinction for being the only two brothers who at the same time shared a spot on the New York Times Top 10 Non-Fiction Best-Sellers List. People Magazine published a profile on the two brothers for the momentous occasion.
Seamus McGrady, the youngest of the three brothers, runs a bed and breakfast in Lilliwaup, Washington
Lilliwaup, Washington
Lilliwaup is a small unincorporated community in Mason County, Washington, United States. It is located on the west shore of Hood Canal at the mouth of Lilliwaup Creek. US Highway 101 passes through the town.-History:...
.
McGrady started writing for various newspapers, including The Chicago Sun, and later for magazines including Ladies' Home Journal and Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
and "Esquire".
His breakout article, The Cancer Patient's Quandary, published in Esquire Magazine, became a frequently mailed and copied article sent among cancer patients and those who support them. From the number of contacts he'd received as a result of the article, and from the encouragement from his long-time partner Holly Redell, he formed CANHELP.
He was an early adopter of MEDLARS, and leveraged the massive medical database on behalf of cancer patients. He would read the MEDLARS search, judge the various suggested protocols per patient, and write a letter which would assess what he thought were that patient's best options for a consulting fee.
He is survived by two ex-wives, and three children.
His first wife was Elizabeth Rosenbaum - Magnes, a professional Israeli pianist, with whom he had a boy, Ilya. Their divorce precipitated the mother's move to Israel, where Ilya was subsequently raised as an Israeli citizen.
His second wife was Colleen Bennett, a prolific painter of visionary icons and heroic nature themes, based in Port Townsend, Washington. They had two children, Vanessa McGrady and Ian Franklin McGrady.