Fri Nov 01 13:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Love, Loss, and Leukemia: Playwright Delia Ephron’s Triumphant Battle Chronicled on Broadway
**New York, NY** – “Left on Tenth,” a new Broadway play adapted from playwright Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, tells the poignant and ultimately triumphant tale of her life over a tumultuous period. The play opens with Ephron grieving the loss of her husband and sister, both to cancer, then dives into a remarkable love story that begins with an email and culminates in a hospital wedding. However, the play takes a dramatic turn when Ephron is diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia, highlighting her relationship with Dr. Gail Roboz, her hematologist oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Ephron, known for her work on the romantic comedy classic “You’ve Got Mail,” found herself navigating a new script in her own life. Her relationship with Dr. Roboz, a doctor she describes as having “a touch of girlfriend” demeanor, is a central theme of the play. Dr. Roboz, in her role as the director of the Clinical and Translational Leukemia Program, supported Ephron through intense chemotherapy, a hospital wedding, and a harrowing bone marrow transplant, providing crucial care throughout her cancer journey.
Despite facing numerous obstacles, including a relapse and a near-death experience, Ephron’s resilience and the unwavering support of her new husband Peter, brought her through. The play aptly captures the emotional and physical roller coaster of cancer treatment and the unwavering hope that Dr. Roboz and her team inspired in Ephron.
“Left on Tenth” is not just a love story, but a testament to the power of human spirit and the importance of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. Ephron’s play is a powerful reminder of the strength we find in love, friendship, and exceptional medical care.
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