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Cancer Patient Stories

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Steve McDonnell and his wife celebrate their daughter’s wedding

A Special Wedding Guest

When Steve McDonnell was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2020, he feared the worst. But thanks to his UH surgeon, Nicole Fowler, MD, he is now thriving and recently walked his daughter down the aisle.

Carroll “Buddy” Scoville and his wife Mickey at UH Geauga Medical Center

Rapid Rise to Cancer-Free Outcome

The first recipient of rapid novel CAR T-cell therapy was delighted by his treatment at UH.

Leland Metheny, MD and Tracey Lynch

Veteran Receives Bone Marrow Transplant as an Outpatient

When Navy veteran Tracey Lynch was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and required a bone marrow transplant, she was pleased to have the option of being treated on an outpatient basis.

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.

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