Throughout his years as a doctor and teacher, he served patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati. As a gift to his family we would like to compile and archive all those stories and lives he impacted so that they can truly understand how he so greatly impacted the lives of everyone he came in contact with.
Please share your stories, photos and memories for his family, his future generations, and also as a place for all of us to celebrate and remember this truly amazing man.
I was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2005. Dr. Arceci was a major person present during my 2 and a half year treatment. When I think of Dr. Arceci, one story comes to mind immediately.
In October 2005 I developed PCP pneumonia. Dr. Arceci, at that time, was in London probably attending some big science conference. I needed to go into surgery immediately, but all I had was a "trainee" fellow with me. The fellow called Arceci, and he approved the surgery in a matter of seconds. He ultimately saved my life.
Dr. A will always be in my heart and I will be forever grateful for him. RIP <3
I will always remember Dr. Arceci fondly. His passion and commitment to children battling childhood cancer was amazing. Not only was Dr. Arceci a wonderful clinician, he was a fantastic researcher and educator. He was proud to have been an LLS funded researcher, speaker, and fundraiser. One of my favorite memories was when he rode in our Motorcycle Ride for Leukemia! Dr. Arceci was always willing to help when asked. His spirit will continue to inspire me as I continue my work at LLS, side by side with patients and caregivers, advocating for cures and access for blood cancer patients.
~Tracy Orwig, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
It is with great sadness that I write this fond memory of Dr. Arceci.
A large, probably malignant tumor was discovered in my son’s abdomen and he was transferred to Johns Hopkins the same day. He was admitted on a Friday evening and the doctor on service that weekend was Robert Arceci.
My son, Gregory, had surgery to biopsy the tumor and it was identified quickly as a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I will always remember Dr. Arceci’s great compassion towards Gregory and, to us, his deeply shocked and bemused parents. He talked to us as peers, explaining complex information carefully, without condescension, and with great empathy. He had great warmth, and, when appropriate, humor.
Later in Gregory’s treatment it was Dr. Arceci who told us of a potentially serious mistake in the medication he had been given intrathecally. He did so with integrity and full disclosure, openly addressing the need to rebuild our trust in Gregory’s medical team. This mistake also highlighted the shortage of a number of key oncology drugs. I learned of, and became peripherally involved in, Dr. Arceci’s efforts to raise awareness about the situation. He was a powerful advocate for those affected by these shortages, not limited to drugs used in oncology, and spoke with such passion about the need for change in the practices and politics of drug manufacture.
Dr. Arceci was clearly an important scientist and an influential activist; he was also a man of great moral fiber, and a very kind human being.
Laura Leach
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