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November 18, 2015

Lung Cancer Survivor Finds Help Through Clinical Trial

Craig Uthe does not work in the medical field, but he has long had a passion for medical research. Even before he was diagnosed with lung cancer, Uthe read close to 3,000 news and research articles every year about general health and medicine topics.

Lung Cancer, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Pennsylvania, Stories of Hope
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July 30, 2014

Esophageal Cancer Survivor Moving Forward

Esophageal cancer survivor Jim Tinnes, 47, says he never thought he’d be dealing with cancer. He considered himself healthy and active, enjoyed running and dirt track racing, and had never had a major surgery. But in February 2014 a diagnosis of diverticulitis – a painful condition of the colon – led to a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.

Esophageal Cancer, New Jersey, Stories of Hope
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October 22, 2013

Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Embraces ‘New Normal’

Pancreatic cancer survivor Russ Carlson says he thoroughly enjoys life, even though a lot has changed.

New Jersey, Pancreatic Cancer, Stories of Hope, Volunteering
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February 12, 2013

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor Relies on Family and Faith

The Bryants have always been a close family, but that closeness was never so evident as when 25-year-old Jerald was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Cancer in Young Adults, Caregiving, Lymphoma, New Jersey, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stories of Hope
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September 26, 2012

Breast Cancer Patients Find Support Online

Breast cancer patient Makiko Fliss lives in Cranbury, NJ and has a cancer health care team and supportive family and friends.

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May 22, 2012

Childhood Cancer Survivor Finds Her Voice

Since her treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, Brianna Commerford has become a spokesperson for childhood cancer, spoken before Congress and raised $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Cancer in Children, Hodgkin Lymphoma, New Jersey, Stories of Hope, Volunteering
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April 16, 2012

Young Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Women with a Family History to Get Screened

For most women, 40 is the recommended age to begin breast cancer screening with yearly mammograms. But Michelle Teel, 31, began thinking about screening when she turned 30.

Breast Cancer, Cancer in Young Adults, New Jersey, Stories of Hope
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April 14, 2010

Prostate Cancer Survivor Turned Health Advocate

Virgil Simons says prostate cancer gave him new-found strength and a desire to help others.

New Jersey, Prostate Cancer, Stories of Hope
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