Patient Stories
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Alondra was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 42 years old. Thanks to the support of her care team at Columbia, she was able to quickly return to her life and her family.
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Sheneque Hanse: “I trusted Dr. Melamed and all the nurses and doctors caring for me. I felt like everyone wanted to do everything they could to help me.”
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Meet Calvin Martin, a prostate cancer survivor and patient advocate, who shares his own cancer story to raise awareness about the importance of routine screenings and to quell misconceptions of the disease.
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Once on the brink of losing hope, patient Rich Gingerelli now has cause to celebrate. This summer will mark Rich’s second straight year cancer-free following his CAR T-cell infusion for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Two years ago, patient Jenna Strickland overcame a battle that at times she did not think she could win: non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and she did it with a revolutionary treatment known as T-cell immunotherapy.
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After Patti Murillo-Casa beat cervical cancer, she had another fight for her health - depression led to weight gain and a series of other health issues. After losing 113 pounds, Patti is a group fitness instructor specializing in senior fitness and cancer recovery fitness, sharing her story with others to inspire change.
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Anthony Rafaniello shares his personal battle with pancreatic cancer.
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When John Beeching was diagnosed with lung cancer he was told he had six months to a year left, and that was three years ago. He is grateful to his oncologist, Dr. Catherine Shu and his care team at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian for giving him newfound hope.
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Jane Hanley was devastated when she learned she had advanced lung cancer. Nearly five years later, Jane has a new outlook on life under the care and trust of her devoted oncology team at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian.
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When Michael Furman was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2010, he was 45 years old. “Living with cancer, it is important to stay the course," he says.
