From an active mom with a new philosophy on life to an uninsured woman diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer, read cancer patient stories from real patients who were treated at MedStar Health hospitals in the Baltimore region.
See stories based on the type of cancer:
Breast Cancer
Learn more about breast cancer
Meet Cheryl Brown Nichols; she was happy to hear she was finally pregnant after trying for years. However after a routine mammogram, she learned that she had breast cancer. Watch her story below as she discusses treatment options for breast cancer during her pregnancy.
Learn more about survivor, Ernie Steele. Ernie discovered he had breast cancer after noticing a change in a lump on his chest.
Jamie Williams was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36. She is now cancer free and encourages other women "to never give up". Watch her story below.
Taking a Personal Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Breast Cancer
Done in One: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) During a Lumpectomy is a New Option for Some WomenCervical Cancer
Learn more about cervical cancer
Beyond Medicine: A Team Approach Helps Patient Beat Advanced Cervical Cancer
Colon Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meet Williard "Neal" Mills, an advanced lung cancer patient who experienced a "miracle" after targeted radiation. Watch his story below:
Anton Keating, a former prosector, was diagnosed with lung cancer. He recently experienced losing his brother to lung cancer, but is proud to say he has defeated cancer. Watch his video below:
Learn how Pamela Trombero, cancer registrar coordinator at MedStar Harbor Hospital , overcame her smoking addiction and beat lung cancer, in the video below:
Former champion ice dancer Holly Cole was in good health and had never smoked. See her story of overcoming lung cancer in the video below: