Patient Stories
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When John Beeching was diagnosed with lung cancer he was told he had six months to a year left, and that was three years ago. He is grateful to his oncologist, Dr. Catherine Shu and his care team at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian for giving him newfound hope.
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Jane Hanley was devastated when she learned she had advanced lung cancer. Nearly five years later, Jane has a new outlook on life under the care and trust of her devoted oncology team at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian.
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When Michael Furman was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2010, he was 45 years old. “Living with cancer, it is important to stay the course," he says.
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At age 24, Kellie McKenna was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now more than 20 years later—a breast cancer survivor—Kellie has been diagnosed with uterine cancer, and while undergoing pre-diagnostic testing to prepare for treatment, a mass on her lung was also found to be malignant.
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Linda and Ken Leiby fought prostate and pancreatic cancer—together.
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A pediatric cancer patient recently received a fun surprise during a treatment session when her care team transformed the radiation machine overnight into a cheerful, smiling unicorn. The five-year-old patient was so happy about the adorably decorated “unicorn machine” that she ran into the treatment room with excitement the next day.
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Just 11 days before his 23rd birthday, Nathan Rosin was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He shares his story about setting aside the fear and disbelief and focusing on a positive road to recovery.
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Pancreatic cancer is Kerry Alvarado's third cancer diagnosis in a span of two years. An immunotherapy clinical trial has given her a positive option—and hope—as she continues to battle this tough disease.
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When Rick Miskovsky was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, he and his wife and three children were devastated by the news. Now as a patient at the HICCC, Rick has been able to replace his fears and dire prognosis with options and hope, and he owes this all to his dedicated care team led by Dr. Charles Drake.
