Related to this sort of thing, Jerri Nielsen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerri_Nielsen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerri_Nielsen - was a doctor wintering

Related to this sort of thing, Jerri Nielsen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerri_Nielsen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerri_Nielsen - was a doctor wintering over at the South Pole who had to operate on and treat her own cancer back in 1999. I listened to her associated book, Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole, several months ago and it was an absolutely fascinating account not only of the medical work involved but also what it's really like to live at the South Pole for several months in close quarters with other people. I think a lot of people here would enjoy it.