Patient Stories
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B-Cell Follicular non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor Deborah Przekop’s yearly screening mammogram revealed enlarged lymph nodes under Deb’s arms. Under the care of SCCA, Deb is living a normal life with B-cell follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Robert Lowe ignored the dull ache in his abdomen for three months before seeking medical attention. His diagnosis was pancreas cancer. He's a survivor thanks to SCCA.
Colon Cancer Survivor Mono Coyle seemed too young for cancer, but her symptoms were troubling. Treated for colon cancer once, she came to SCCA when her cancer recurred. She has been cancer-free ever since.
Sacrcoma Survivor, AML Survivor, BMT Recipient Diagnosed at 34 with osteogenic sarcoma, and then with acute myeloid leukemia, Ben Doherty has achieved miracle status and is in remission from all cancers after receiving chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
Breast Cancer Survivor
A self-exam led Stacey Fischer to her doctor and a diagnosis of breast cancer in 2009 at age 41. Treated with chemotherapy on a clinical trial followed by surgery and radiation therapy, she has been in remission ever since.
Ovarian Cancer Survivor
Jane Van Voorst was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 54. With stage IIIC disease and a 10 percent chance of being alive in five years, Jane had surgery and chemotherapy at SCCA in 2007. She has been in remission ever since.
Breast Cancer Survivor Rosanne Gialanella had a breast cancer recurrence five years after her first diagnosis. Treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, she was inspired to conquer her disease by the music of Bruce Springsteen.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Survivor Diagnosed in 2005 with chronic phase CML, Ron Robbecke came to SCCA for treatment that normalized his blood counts within two months.
Esophageal Cancer Survivor
Diagnosed with stage 0-I esophageal cancer in 2006, Mark Ragolia traveled from Massachusetts to Seattle for his treatment. Now he supports other patients facing surgery for this disease.
