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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.
Deb H.
After experiencing abdominal cramps and pain, a CT scan and endoscopy revealed that Deb had a tumor on her duodenum, a part of the small intestine. Read about her cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Bernie S.
After experiencing abnormal leg and abdominal pain, Bernie discovered he had neuroendocrine cancer. Read about his cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Lititz.
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Gilberto C.
Maryland resident Gilberto Caballero was suspected to have stage IV peritoneal carcinomatosis. Read about his cancer treatment journey and experience at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Mechanicsburg.
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Noel B.
Noel, 52, was diagnosed with rare duodenal adenocarcinoma after routine blood work and an endoscopy. Read about the comprehensive care she received from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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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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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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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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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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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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Karen H.
After experiencing lower abdominal pain, Karen sought medical help and was treated with HIPEC.
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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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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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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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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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