Mayor’s Cancer Discovery Through Blood Clot | Newark News

Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard’s life was turned upside down in 2024 when a saddle embolism nearly killed her—only to reveal a rare, aggressive cancer lurking beneath. The clot, caused by the tumor’s connection to her vascular system, became the unexpected lifeline that led to its discovery. After an 18-hour surgery two years ago, she’s now cancer-free, crediting her survival to faith, family, and an incredible medical team. She kept her battle private for years before sharing her story—a powerful reminder of resilience, medical miracles, and how one crisis can unlock another. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/229d3f5848a57fcf