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Cancer Patient Stories

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Dana Saunders Sr. poses with Ronald Charles, MD

Man Undergoes Surgery After Colonoscopy Detects Cancer

Dana Saunders, Sr., 61, knows from experience how important getting a colonoscopy screening is, especially if you have risk factors for colon cancer.

Brian Weary stands inside University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Retired Truck Driver Chooses Groundbreaking Cancer Care at UH

After Brian Weary was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, he underwent lifesaving immunotherapy treatments at UH to erase his cancer.

Wendy DiDomenico outside on a chilly day

Heart Test Finds Lung Mass

A Medina Country resident is doing well after the surgical removal of a lung tumor that was discovered during a coronary calcium score.

P. Mandel Childs

A Crucial Catch Yields Lifelong Lesson

In an effort to promote prostate cancer screenings among Black men, high school teacher Mandel Childs shares his personal story of early detection and survival.

Male breast cancer survivor Matthew Wright (left)

Treating the Whole Person

The UH Connor Whole Health Integrative Oncology Clinic provides physician-guided massage therapy and acupuncture to ease cancer patients’ pain.

Lori Baum and Amy Reese, MD

A Crucial Catch Through Genetic Counseling

An oncology caregiver at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky counts the blessings along her breast cancer journey that began with screening.

Female Bladder Illustration

Organ-Sparing Bladder Surgery Lets Cancer Patient Enjoy Life

A bladder reconstruction known as neobladder allows a 44-year-old cancer patient to maintain both sexual function and quality of life.

Peggy Weiler

Lorain County Cancer Patient Finds Peace of Mind with Close-to-Home Care

When Peggy Weiler was diagnosed with cervical cancer, she was relieved to find excellent cancer care only minutes away from her Vermilion home.

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