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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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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. |