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Lung Cancer
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Judith BernsteinA long time resident of Ambler, Judith Bernstein, was enjoying a blessed life. She has a devoted husband, Arnold, a son, a daughter and beautiful grandchildren who are the love of her life. She had been diagnosed with numerous squamous cell skin carcinomas that were successfully removed. But there is much more to Judy. |
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Steven DuncanIn 2006, Steven Duncan had recently relocated to Pennsylvania as a vice president of a local insurance company. He and his new wife Jennifer were excited about the future and looked forward to a much needed honeymoon in Hawaii. |
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Marilyn GoldsmithMarilyn Goldsmith lives in Philadelphia, but spends much of her time with family in Florida where the weather is enjoyable. Eleven years ago, while in Florida, Marilyn was not feeling quite right and noticed her memory was not as sharp as it should be. A neurologist performed some diagnostic tests and determined that Marilyn had lung cancer that had metastasized to her brain. Marilyn was given 3-6 months to live. |
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Joanne HartnettIt was Memorial Day weekend in 1998 and Joanne Hartnett, who was about 50 at the time, was mowing the lawn. A neighbor witnessed as she passed out in the yard. Because her speech was slurred, Joanne's neighbor drove her to the emergency room at their local hospital where doctors initially suspected she had a stroke. |
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John HigginsWhen John Higgins made the decision in 1994 to seek the expertise of Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians for a second opinion, he had no idea the relationship would continue for the next 13+ years. |
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Brian McGarveyFinding out you will soon be the "father of the bride" should be an exciting time in a man's life. Unfortunately for Brian McGarvey, the timing was bittersweet. |
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Joseph PalmerWhen Joseph Palmer planned his retirement, he figured he would spend time relaxing with friends and family, which include 5 children and 11 grandchildren. He was not thinking about lung cancer. But that's exactly what happened. |
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Eleanor SypherIn 2004, during Eleanor Sypher's routine check up with her primary care physician, she had a chest x-ray taken. With no symptoms, she was surprised to learn she had a suspicious mass in her lung. Her doctor believed it was a cancerous tumor. He suggested she go to one of two hospitals located in downtown Philadelphia. Eleanor did not listen. |
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Ronald SweinhartShaving each morning was part of Ronald Sweinhart's routine, which was typically non-eventful. This changed in January 2002 when Ronald felt a tiny lump in his neck. Ronald showed the lump to his family doctor who immediately knew something was wrong. He ordered an x-ray right away. |