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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Colon Cancer Survivor
Now that her Stage IV colon cancer is in remission, Anita Mitchell is working hard to promote awareness and early screenings.
Colon Cancer Survivor
Without any warning signs or symptoms, Barbara Crummins' diagnosis of colon cancer came as a complete surprise.
Colon Cancer Survivor, Cindy Glenn
Diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer at 51, Cindy Glenn's diease is in remission after treatment at SCCA and she's back to enjoying her life.
Colon Cancer Survivor
A few weeks before his annual colonoscopy, Gaetano Boriello began to experience problems and was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Pancreas Cancer Survivor
Gil Stern's tumor markers were at 3,500 units per milliliter. Anything over 37 is considered abnormal. The higher the number the more advanced the disease may be. After five months of treatment, Gil’s tumor marker was all the way down to 65--which is almost unheard of in pancreas cancer.
Colon Cancer Survivor
In a seemingly random set of coincidences, Kay Bartlett’s primary care physician found her colon cancer because of a blood test.
Pancreas Cancer Survivor
Leon Sherlock has been free of any signs of pancreas cancer since his surgery and treatment at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Colon Cancer Survivor
Moon Wong was completely surprised to learn he had stage IV colon cancer after a routine colonoscopy.
Colon Cancer Survivor, Survivorship Clinic Patient
Richard Van Hollebeke – Colon Cancer Survivor, a patient with the MOST Clinic, tells his story about his experiences.
Stomach Cancer Survivor
Ree Hamai was diagnosed with stomach cancer and given little hope of survival, until she came to SCCA.