Patient Stories

Read stories from patients about their experiences with care and caregivers at Duke.

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Breast Cancer Patient Story: Sarah
Sarah Greene, a 26-year-old with breast cancer, keeps running no matter what. In fact, when she took a long run without anti-chafing cream and then touched her skin, suddenly she discovered her tumor.
June 3, 2013

Breast Cancer Patient Story: A Mammogram Saved My Life
Lauren Ward, a healthy, 35-year-old mom with three kids under the age of 7 and no family history of cancer, urges young women to stay informed about breast cancer, its risks and how to prevent the disease.
Sept. 24, 2012

Women's Health Patient Story: Kerri O'Brien
When patient Kerri O'Brien discovered a large tumor on her uterus, she turned to Dr. Anthony Visco. She has high praise for his care and services.
Sept. 24, 2012

Pediatric Liver Transplant Patient Story: Jimmy Vanlandingham
Jimmy Vanlandingham appeared to be a healthy baby when he was born in 2011. But within 10 days, his family noticed something was wrong. Jimmy received a liver transplant from his grandmother, Carla Cooper, at Duke, and is now his mom's healthy bundle of joy.
July 18, 2012

Lactation Support Patient Story: Makayla Downs
Makayla Downs shares how supportive the nurses and lactation consultants were following the birth of her daughter.
Apr. 6, 2012

Heart Transplant Patient Story: Tommy Humphries
When shortness of breath sent Tommy Humphries to Duke, he had no idea he'd be given a new heart two months later. Today, he's alive and enjoying life because of the excellent care he received at Duke.
Apr. 2, 2012

Total Ankle Replacement Patient Story: Pamela Buzek
After suffering with intense pain in her ankle for 16 years, Pamela Buzek turned to Duke Orthopaedics for care. After ankle replacement surgery, she is now pain-free and walking freely.
Mar. 8, 2012

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient Story: Michael King
Michael King has been coming to Duke for heart care for the past 37 years. He shares how his last visit was one of this most positive ones to date.
Jan. 4, 2012

Back Surgery Patient Story: Robert Sielski
Duke Spine Center patient Robert Sielski explains how back surgery with Oren Gottfried gave him a new lease on life.
Dec. 1, 2011

Neck Surgery Patient Story: Cheryl Iannucci
Cheryl Iannucci discusses how neck surgery performed by Oren Gottfried, MD, helped improve her quality of life.
Nov. 30, 2011

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