Clinical Trial for Multiple Myeloma Means More Time with Grandsons
Participating in research provided Ann Herndon access to new medications.
Cancer, Hematology, Patient Stories
Category: Patient Stories
Coworkers Share a Liver and Lifelong Bond
When Ana Cooke heard her colleague needed a liver transplant, she volunteered her own.
Organ Donation, Patient Stories, Transplants
A Grapefruit-Sized Tumor: Surgery for Neurofibromatosis
Sierra Sumner developed a tumor that could have resulted in leg amputation.
Neurosurgery, Patient Stories
Finding the Right Doctor for a Nerve Tumor
Many patients are referred to the wrong specialty for this issue.
Neurology, Neurosurgery, Patient Stories
Help for Moms with Postpartum Psychosis
A mother of two shares her story.
Maternal Health, Patient Stories, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Psychiatry
Keeping Watch for Lung Cancer Pays Off
John Mote’s doctors jumped into action when longtime surveillance revealed cancer.
Cancer, Lung Cancer, Patient Stories
When Medications Don’t Help: Surgery for Epilepsy
Mom of two underwent lengthy work-up before targeted brain surgery.
Epilepsy, Neurology, Patient Stories
From Stage 4 Melanoma to Five Years Cancer-Free
Longtime cancer center employee relied on his doctors, nurses and wife.
Melanoma, Patient Stories
Mother-Daughter Bond Unbreakable in Face of Cancer
A nurse practitioner became a full-time caregiver for her mom with lung cancer.
Oncology, Patient Stories
Cochlear Implants Allow for a Fulfilling Retirement
Hearing loss prevented Susan Heyroth from fully enjoying life.
Hearing, Patient Stories
Deep Brain Stimulation Stops a Child’s Round-the-Clock Seizures
Bohao Huon was the first child to receive this treatment at UNC.
Epilepsy, Patient Stories
Maximizing Life with Metastatic Cancer
Robert Kim’s neuroendocrine cancer treatment gives him more time with his loved ones.
Cancer, Patient Stories, Rare Cancers