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Kidney Cancer
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Louis Della PennaThe burden of cancer is one that Louis Della Penna knows all too well. In 1994, Louis came to Fox Chase with concerns about a chronic sore throat. He met with Dr. John "Drew" Ridge, chief of head and neck surgery. Dr. Ridge determined that his sore throat was caused by acid reflux. Fortunately for Louis, Dr. Ridge did not stop his examination there. |
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Angela FedeleIn 1983, Angela Fedele was diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time she was going through a divorce. This 42-year-old mother of 4 felt that her whole life was crumbling apart. "I felt totally alone and full of despair," shared Angela, who put her health in the hands of her surgeon. After the mastectomy to remove the cancer, Angela tried to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. Little did she know this was just the beginning of a long journey with cancer that would span more than 2 decades. |
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Raymond BebakWith more than 20 years experience as a mechanical engineer at Boeing, Raymond Bebak embraces new technology. So when Ray learned he had kidney cancer, he looked for a treatment facility with the most experienced surgeons who use sophisticated tools and the latest technology. |
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Edward BandtlowUp until July 2008, Ed Bandtlow, a busy executive career coach, had been ignoring the suspicious spot on his face. A physician friend finally told Ed that he was long overdue to see a dermatologist. Ed, who admittedly dragged his feet too long, looked on-line for a young doctor who used cutting edge techniques. Dr. Perlis diagnosed Ed with squamous cell carcinoma (non-melanoma skin cancer) on the left side of his face. But that was only the beginning. |
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Joe RiehsWorking high above the Delaware River for the Port Authority is where Joe Riehs spends much of his time. He is a maintenance technician on the Betsy Ross Bridge, connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It was on that bridge that Joe received the call from his doctor with the news. There was an 85% chance that the tumor found on Joe's kidney was cancerous. |
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Ray JastemskiRay Jastemski is a betting man. He enjoys traveling to watch horse races. So what are the odds on developing recurring Hodgkin's lymphoma AND a kidney tumor? For Ray, the odds were high. |
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Berch HarrisWhile managing kidney disease and dialysis, Berch Harris fought cancer, too - and at the same time contributed more to the community than most people who work full-time jobs. |
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John Roley - da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted SurgeryIn the fall of 2007, John Roley went to his local emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. He figured the pain was caused by a stomach virus. The doctors performed several tests, including a CAT Scan, which showed something suspicious on both kidneys. |
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Nancy FinneganAlthough Nancy Finnegan lives in Florida, she often visits with family and friends in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While up north visiting her sisters in 2001, Nancy went to her doctor with complaints of a lingering cold and lots of bruising. After blood tests, an ultra sound and a bone marrow biopsy, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). |
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Paul Kobie - da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted SurgeryPaul Kobie said he would like to vote for Dr. Rosalia Viterbo at "Doctor of the Year" - if there were such a contest. "I'd vote 500 times!" said Paul. And with good reason. |
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William Krassan - da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted SurgeryIn October 2007, Bill Krassan was experiencing abdominal pain and discomfort. His family doctor suggested an abdominal CAT Scan. Bill and his wife, Sandy, were shocked by the results. |
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Howard KulpHoward Kulp knows how to successfully navigate his way through life. In his younger days, Howard successfully operated a couple of IGA grocery stores. He later sold them and purchased bowling lanes. Once they were profitable, he sold them and moved on to the water business. Until he retired in 1997, Howard worked as an independent contractor selling bottled water. It seemed Howard knew how to manage the future. |
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Arlene LeporeWith her husband recently retired, Arlene Lepore was ready to explore the world. "I just love to travel - and we were in great health," explained Arlene. She sold their house in Cherry Hill and moved permanently to the Jersey shore. |
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Daniel WolfsonDaniel Wolfson had always thought of cancer as an incurable disease that others unfortunately had to face. He never considered that a cancer diagnosis could happen to him. He never smoked, never drank anything alcoholic inclusive of wine, and his diet was pristine. He ran five to seven miles a day and completed an impressive 12 marathons. |