We cannot let our guard down until this disease is put back in a box.

As long as this disease exists anywhere that it's a threat everywhere,

This is the kind of surveillance system that really allows us to first identify how far the disease is spreading and then to rapidly move in and cull birds that might have been exposed and to clean areas to reduce the possibility that humans can become infected even from the droppings of these birds.

I wanted state-of-the-art treatment for a very aggressive disease. I wanted to fight fire with fire, and I wanted care over and above standard care, so I got into a clinical trial.

You know what the doctor said to me to cheer me up?" Fat said. "There are worse diseases than cancer."
"Did he show you slides?"
We both laughed. When you are nearly crazy with grief, you laugh at what you can.

I've been extraordinarily fortunate that I've been able to go live a very active, stressful life. And I don't believe that my heart disease changed me for the worst.