Patient Stories
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Multiple recurrences of tongue cancer have made chronic survivorship a constant reality for actor Steven Bidwell, who continues to protect his voice and return to performance.
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After joining an innovative clinical trial for his stage IV kidney cancer, Jack was amazed by the care he received - and the lifesaving result that followed.
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One year after his first-ever colonoscopy revealed colorectal cancer at 45, Pat Driscoll shares the importance of early screening- even if you feel healthy.
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With support from Columbia specialists, Rosemarie found renewed strength and remission through CAR-T therapy—and now uses her experience to inspire others facing multiple myeloma.
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Educator David Herman faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer with strength, inspiring others through clinical trials, daily messages of hope, and a $27K fundraiser in his name.
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As rates of early-onset breast cancer rise, Katie is turning a startling diagnosis into empowerment and advocacy.
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Diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, Jeffrey Pulver underwent chemo, surgery, and a neobladder at Columbia—just in time to walk his daughter down the aisle, cancer-free, on their family farm.
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After a surprise cancer diagnosis at 53, Rose leaned on her family, found strength through faith, and learned to prioritize her own health—with compassionate care from her Columbia team.
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Alondra was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 42 years old. Thanks to the support of her care team at Columbia, she was able to quickly return to her life and her family.
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Registered Nurse Lydia Cunningham undergoes two separate cancer diagnoses, a decade apart, all while caring for patients of her own at Columbia.
