Streetwise — Chapter 26: Notes on an Illness

1. 1. Lloyd Blankfein was diagnosed with advanced-stage aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2015.
2. 2. As CEO of Goldman Sachs, Blankfein had to keep his diagnosis secret to avoid insider trading issues until a public announcement.
3. 3. Blankfein's treatment involved six three-week cycles of continuous chemo infusion, each starting with four days in the hospital.
4. 4. Blankfein felt lucky that he, not his children, was the one with cancer, especially when talking to parents of sick kids.
5. 5. Blankfein's wife Laura managed his daily care, including cleaning the PICC line, while friends and family provided support.
6. 6. Blankfein's cancer never recurred after treatment, but he experienced a delayed reaction causing leg pain and a later coughing scare.
7. 7. Blankfein's perspective on life changed: he no longer takes health for granted but still stresses over everyday issues.