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“I follow up with people and act as a mentor. I let them know they are able to contact me at any time, and I can offer them peace of mind from someone who has been where they are headed.”
“Being defeated is a matter of perspective and will. I feel that no matter how serious the illness is, I can overcome it with the right help and the right attitude."
"I often share my story and always encourage people who feel something is wrong to go to the doctor to get checked out. If you wait too long, it may be too late. I am thankful that I took that advice."
“I feel supported by Fox Chase; they are family.”
“I lost my hair, but I never even got sick, which I was fully expecting to happen. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it never did."
“That’s why it matters where you start, it matters who you have on your team, and it matters what you take into that journey.”
"I have so much respect for Dr. Chen because he keeps me going. He is such a pleasant guy who is always very calm."
“You’d think being at a cancer center, I’d run into a few cranky people along the way, but the number of people like that at Fox Chase was exactly zero. It was remarkable.”
“I think going to Fox Chase was the best choice I ever made. I tell people if they have cancer or know someone who does and you want to get good results, come to Fox Chase.”
“Being at Fox Chase has been very comforting. They’re more like friends to me, and that has made all the difference.”
“The thing I would most like to do is shake Dr. Kutikov’s hand. We had to elbow bump at the beginning because of COVID-19. So I’m looking forward to shaking his hand and thanking him properly for all he’s done for me.”
“I remember thinking to myself, ‘This is home. This is where I need to be.’”
