ERIC CASSELL

Dr Cassell cared deeply about his patients and referred patients to me as a young licensed advanced medical massage therapist. Now at 65 still in practice, I remember fondly how he trusted me to help his patients. Our conversations were deep and influential for me because his capacity to care was super intense and committed . He started my private practice with his referrals and we chatted regularly regarding his patients. Our relationship empowered me to be the best Possible because of his...

I remember him well and continue to miss his presence.

As a 20 something women in the 60´s, NYC. Dr Cassell became not only my doctor but my friend. He taught me about self esteem, self worth and I wasn´t stupid. He led me into a world of growth and self love and intelligence. I kept in touch with Dr. Cassell, every year until last year. RIP Eric, my friend, Anita Orlando

Many years ago I worked as a secretary and assistant in Dr Cassell's York Avenue office and as a young 20 something I couldn't fully grasp the full extent of his bioethics work and extraordinary patient care. Only now, as a physician myself, do I wish that I could have "sat at his knee" and gleaned the many many pearls he could have offered to help make me a better more compassionate physician. I have always remembered our time together and he will most certainly be missed. Our medical...

As patients, we were very fortunate. He will always be our favorite Doc.

My since condolences on your loss. Long long long ago, I worked as one of Eric's research assistants for his Laboratory on the Uses and Function of Language and Medicine funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Among many things, he taught me about Milton Erickson, M.D. and taught me how to do Ericksonian trance work. He was a unique presence; although I have not seen him in many years, Eric remained in mind as a person dear to me, and now remains as someone who will be missed, dearly.

THERE ARE THOSE WHOSE LIVES DEATH CANNOT DIMINISH. DR CASSELL BELONGS TO THAT GROUP. HE WAS PRINCIPLED AND PROFESSIONAL, I WILL ALWAYS RESPECT HIM. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, MAY YOU FIND SPEEDY COMFORT AND SAVOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES HE BEQUEATHED.

My deepest condolences on your lost. Dr. Cassell saved me and so many others. I will always remember him--especially since my son is named for him!

Dr. Eric Cassell´s works on recognition and treatment of suffering in acutely and terminally ill patients by physicians and indirectly by caregivers has been of great support after the death of my wife of over 52 years due to metastatic breast cancer. I read his obituary in early October, 2021 after my wife´s passing on April 3, 2021. I promptly ordered his two works; The Nature of Suffering and Doctoring to try and more fully understand the journey and final destination. My only regret was...