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Colon Cancer Patient Story
Matthew H.
Matthew found out he had colon cancer when he was 39. Read about the comprehensive care he received from UPMC that included multiple surgeries and chemotherapy.
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Colorectal & GI Cancer Patient Stories
Everyone has a story. Each of these testimonials tells a real-life story about how our patients are living with their diagnosis with help from the expert clinicians and compassionate staff at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Rectal Cancer Patient Story
Peggy F.
Peggy was diagnosed with stage II rectal cancer. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Rectal Cancer Patient Story
Cindy C.
Months after a delayed colonoscopy, Cindy found out she had a 4.9 cm tumor. It was then that she received the recommendation to seek cancer care at UPMC.
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Colon Cancer Patient Story
Ryan C.
It’s because of a colonoscopy and early detection that Ryan is alive and cancer-free today. Read about his cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport.
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Colon Cancer and Liver Cancer Patient Story
Betsy H.
Betsy suffered from colon cancer and liver cancer while she was pregnant. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Appendix Cancer Patient Story
Karen H.
After experiencing lower abdominal pain, Karen sought medical help and was treated with HIPEC.
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Appendix Cancer Patient Story
Sonnhilde M.
Two months after losing her husband to cancer, Sonnhilde was diagnosed as well, but her doctor told her about a specialized surgery at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Read about her treatment journey and experience.
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Appendix Cancer Patient Story
Kirsten S.
What started as a complaint of abdominal bloating during her annual physical exam led to a serious but successful surgery at UPMC Shadyside. Read about Kirsten's cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Appendix Cancer Patient Story
Robert S.
During surgery to repair a hernia, Robert's doctors discovered that the cause called for a referral to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. It was there he was told he had cancer, but a treatment plan could be put in place. Read about Robert's experience.
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Gastric Cancer Patient Story
Shel Basch
With family history of esophageal cancer, Shel has always been diligent about getting his routine colonoscopies and endoscopies. In 2021 he was diagnosed with gastric cancer.
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