Walter and Juliet Jacobs were desperate for a solution when they visited Dr. Anil Potti in early 2010. Juliet’s lung cancer had spread throughout her torso, leaving her short of breath and unable to play tennis. The couple feared that Juliet wouldn’t survive the year.
Determined to find a silver bullet that could potentially save Juliet’s life, Walter expressed to Dr. Potti that they weren’t ready to discuss mortality tables just yet. They were seeking any treatment option that could extend Juliet’s life and give her hope for the future.
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