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September 1, 2009 2:46 PM

A Purpose in Life

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When I first read about 24 year old PJ Lukac in Chicago's newspapers I was immediately moved by his story. Here was a young, bright, medical student with a promising future facing the most terrifying news from his own doctor -a malignant tumor lodged inside his brain. But what struck me the most is what he had done about it -- he decided to face his disease and made it his mission in life to fight it.

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January 6, 2009 3:56 PM

Gupta For Surgeon General?

(CBS)
Our sister blog, Political Hotsheet, is pointing to an item in the Washington Post reporting that President-elect Barack Obama will announce he is tapping CNN correspondent and CBS News contributor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon, to be surgeon general. Could Dr. Gupta be heading to Washington? Brian Montopoli writes:
The Washington Post, citing two sources, is reporting that Obama has offered Gupta the job.

"Gupta has told administration officials that he wants the job, and the final vetting process is under way," reported the Post. "He has asked for a few days to figure out the financial and logistical details of moving his family from Atlanta to Washington but is expected to accept the offer."

CBS News can confirm through a source close to Dr. Gupta that the doctor was offered the position.
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