Brain & Spinal Cord Cancers

Patient Stories

Serious health conditions often make you feel like you're all alone. But you're not. Over the years, many of our patients have shared their stories with us so that we may share them with you.

 

 

 

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Glioblastoma Survivor

Diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme at age 29 could have stopped Jairo Vanegas in his tracks forever, but after treatment at SCCA, he is now healthy and enjoying fatherhood.

 

Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma Survivor

 

Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma Survivor

Robert Couch received life-saving treatment for his anaplastic oligodendroglioma at UW Medical Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

 

Meningioma Survivor

 

Meningioma Survivor

Diagnosed with meningioma, Rick Lawson received life-saving treatment at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and says he has a new appreciation for life.

 

Spinal Tumor Survivor

 

Spinal Tumor Survivor

Albert Lodovici is back on his feet after having the ependymoma in his spine removed at UW Medical Center. Without specialized, delicate surgery, he could have lost important bodily functions or become paralyzed.

 

Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor

 

Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor

Diagnosed and treated for breast cancer at age 34, Dawn Heller spent two years in treatment and was cancer-free for just a few months until she was diagnosed with metastatic disease.

 



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