Patient Stories
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Survivor
When Oktar Babuna was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the search for a bone marrow donor inspired 160,000 people to be tested. “SCCA does more (transplants) than any place in the world ... so I came here. And I’m glad I did.”
Merkel Cell Carcinoma Survivor
I can’t get over the fabulous treatment I got at SCCA and UW Medical Center," says Merkel cell carcinoma survivor Milton Cohen. "From the nurses to the doctors, I’m just blown away."
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Steve Fleischmann was just 47 when he learned he had prostate cancer during a regular annual check-up.
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Thanks to diligently getting annual physicals, Mike McKelheer learned of his prostate cancer before it was out of hand.
Prostate Cancer Survivor
When John Booth was 68 years old, he was “chased to the doctor by my wife,” he says. “If I had waited another year, I probably wouldn’t be around now."
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Dedicated to getting annual exams since turning 40, Tabb Morgan was alarmed when his PSA results rose to 5.6 ng/mL.
Sarcoma Survivor
Becky's joyous smile is an outward sign of the strong, self-assured woman she became during the fight with sarcoma that began when she was only 17.
Sarcoma Survivor
Warren won the Alaska state racquetball championship in April 2005 against men in all age brackets, despite numerous extensive surgeries to remove tissue from his upper right thigh. Bailey has leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that begins in smooth muscle.
Thyroid Cancer Survivor
Lani Mills, pictured here with her daughter Stevie, was in her late 30s when she noticed her neck was swelling just under her chin.
Testicular Cancer Survivor
Doug Rettko’s positive attitude has helped him continue to enjoy his life despite serious health challenges and testicular cancer.