Patient Stories
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TrevisMichelle always had a story to tell, but after being diagnosed with cervical cancer last fall the time felt more important than ever to share it.
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Carmela Brunelli has remained in remission after completing a trial that offers a promising, entirely new bladder-saving treatment option for patients.
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Sharon Howell had an encouraging response as a patient in the I-SPY clinical trials, and the outcome could also translate to a lower likelihood of her cancer coming back in the future.
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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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Sheneque Hanse: “I trusted Dr. Melamed and all the nurses and doctors caring for me. I felt like everyone wanted to do everything they could to help me.”
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Meet Calvin Martin, a prostate cancer survivor and patient advocate, who shares his own cancer story to raise awareness about the importance of routine screenings and to quell misconceptions of the disease.
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Once on the brink of losing hope, patient Rich Gingerelli now has cause to celebrate. This summer will mark Rich’s second straight year cancer-free following his CAR T-cell infusion for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Two years ago, patient Jenna Strickland overcame a battle that at times she did not think she could win: non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and she did it with a revolutionary treatment known as T-cell immunotherapy.
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After Patti Murillo-Casa beat cervical cancer, she had another fight for her health - depression led to weight gain and a series of other health issues. After losing 113 pounds, Patti is a group fitness instructor specializing in senior fitness and cancer recovery fitness, sharing her story with others to inspire change.
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Anthony Rafaniello shares his personal battle with pancreatic cancer.
