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New JerseyLung Cancer Survivor Finds Help Through Clinical Trial
Craig Uthe does not work in the medical field, but he has long had a passion for medical research. Even before he was diagnosed with lung cancer, Uthe read close to 3,000 news and research articles every year about general health and medicine topics.
Esophageal Cancer Survivor Moving Forward
Esophageal cancer survivor Jim Tinnes, 47, says he never thought he’d be dealing with cancer. He considered himself healthy and active, enjoyed running and dirt track racing, and had never had a major surgery. But in February 2014 a diagnosis of diverticulitis – a painful condition of the colon – led to a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Embraces ‘New Normal’
Pancreatic cancer survivor Russ Carlson says he thoroughly enjoys life, even though a lot has changed.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor Relies on Family and Faith
The Bryants have always been a close family, but that closeness was never so evident as when 25-year-old Jerald was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Breast Cancer Patients Find Support Online
Breast cancer patient Makiko Fliss lives in Cranbury, NJ and has a cancer health care team and supportive family and friends.
Childhood Cancer Survivor Finds Her Voice
Since her treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, Brianna Commerford has become a spokesperson for childhood cancer, spoken before Congress and raised $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Young Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Women with a Family History to Get Screened
For most women, 40 is the recommended age to begin breast cancer screening with yearly mammograms. But Michelle Teel, 31, began thinking about screening when she turned 30.
Prostate Cancer Survivor Turned Health Advocate
Virgil Simons says prostate cancer gave him new-found strength and a desire to help others.
