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Jonathan E. Rhoads

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Born: May 9, 1907, in Philadelphia

Died: 2002

Married: Teresa Folin, second marriage Katherine Evans Goddard.

Children: Jonathan and Teresa Rhoads had six children.

Chiefly known for: An internationally known surgeon who pioneered the development of intravenous nutrition, Dr. Rhoads cured for TB in Saranac Lake. He was a recognized cancer surgeon and was active with the American Cancer Society, serving as its President in 1969-70. Dr. Rhoads was appointed by President Nixon to the National Cancer Advisory Board which he chaired from 1972 to 1979.

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