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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Susan H.
Susan Hagemeyer was diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn more about her experience at UPMC.
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is part of the UPMC family.
Breast Cancer Patient Stories
You are not alone.
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.
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If you would like to learn more about breast cancer care at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, please call us at (412) 647-2811.
Breast Cancer Patient Story
Barbie B.
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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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Jackie T.
Jackie Trepanowski found out she had breast cancer while pregnant. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC.
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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Lee A.
Lee suffered from breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast and Endometrial Cancer Patient Story
Maria B.
Maria suffered from breast cancer and, later, endometrial cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Kristel B.
Kristel suffered from breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer and Bone Cancer Patient Story
Esther F.
Learn more about Esther Flick and her breast and bone cancer treatments at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer and Brain Lesion Patient Story
Lori K.
Lori suffered from breast cancer and later from lesions on the brain. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Susan M.
Susan suffered from breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Ann M.
Ann suffered from breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Breast Cancer Patient Story
Roseanne N.
Roseanne suffered from breast cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is a world-class center for complete medical-surgical care. Teams at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Magee work together to treat breast cancer in both women and men.
Learn about the breast cancer program at Magee's website.