Breast Cancer Patient Story
Kaneesha
Kaneesha regularly got her mammograms, but found a lump in her breast months after her last checkup. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Many other people have experienced breast cancer, and the caring people who work at UPMC have guided them and their families through the often-difficult treatment process. Each person’s experience is unique, but each cancer story does hold a few elements in common.
The stories told here are real-life accounts of how our patients are living with their diagnosis with help from the expert clinicians and compassionate staff at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Kaneesha
Kaneesha regularly got her mammograms, but found a lump in her breast months after her last checkup. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Nikki felt some unusual swelling and found a lump. Tests showed she had early-stage breast cancer. Learn about her treatment and care at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Marjorie's annual mammogram results came back with suspicious results. Tests and a biopsy revealed she had an early-stage breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Michelene's annual mammogram proved beneficial when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After finishing her treatments she now volunteers her time giving back to those who supported her.
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At age 27, Barbie Barnes was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC.
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Roseanne suffered from breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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