Patient Stories
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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.
Cervical Cancer Survivor
Elizabeth looks back on the year she spent battling cervical cancer and says, “It was the shortest, longest year of my life.”
Endometrial Cancer Survivor
When Sonja was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, she came to SCCA for treatment. “My surgery experience at UW Medical Center was great,” Sonja says. “Dr. Barbara Goff is one of the nation’s leading gynecologic oncologists. We are so lucky to have her in Seattle.”
Endometrial Cancer Survivor
When people ask Barbara Connelly if she’s ever had cancer, she has to stop and think. “Oh yes, I did have cancer … for a week,” she says.
Anal Cancer Survivor
Having beat the odds by surviving a very rare cancer, Wan-li Wong may want to buy himself a lottery ticket.
Colon Cancer Survivor
Thanks to SCCA, Anita Mitchell's stage IV colon cancer is in remission. She had just turned 41 when she was diagnosed in February 2005. Cancer was in her colon and had metastasized to seven tumors on her liver that were too large and too spread out to remove surgically.
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.
Ovarian Cancer Survivor
"I'm blessed," Suzanne says, "I'm one of the survivors. But it came from finding the right person for surgery and for treatment."
Ovarian Cancer Survivor
A sad irony of Kim Sheldon's successful battle with ovarian cancer is that her mother--who cared for her during treatment--unknowingly had the very same disease at the time.
Head and Neck Cancer Survivor
A former competitive swimmer, Dale Cosgrove always demanded the best from himself. When he was diagnosed with tongue cancer, he demanded the best medical care and found it at UW Medical Center.