He realized that his full - time profession as a physician would be difficult with the necessary medical treatment .
At the time , Steinberg was given a 50 % chance of succumbing to the disease within ten years of his diagnosis .
Steinberg realized that Steinberg 's full - time profession as a physician would be difficult with the necessary medical treatment .
At the time , Steinberg was given a 50 % chance of succumbing to the disease within ten years of his diagnosis .