Patient Stories

Filtered by: Surgery

Scott Shaffer

“I just felt overwhelming gratitude, thankfulness, and humility—humility that there were people in the hospital who were still struggling, and here I was, cancer free.”

Liver, Gall Bladder & Bile Duct Cancer

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David Morschauser

“The doctors I met with at Fox Chase, medical oncologist Dr. Michael J. Hall and surgical oncologist Dr. Sanjay S. Reddy, were more accommodating than the doctors at the first hospital I went to. They took my wishes into account when treating my cancer.”

Colorectal Cancer

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Ami Marcucci

“I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Castellanos, Dr. Vijayvergia, Dr. Porpiglia, and all the staff at Fox Chase. They had my best interests at heart throughout the whole experience, and it’s because of them that I’m back to living a full life.”

Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Maggie Klein

“The anesthesiologist came in to reassure me, and he was a very positive person, very upbeat. And the nursing staff was wonderful; they took great care of me.”

Kidney Cancer

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David Young

“I set up an appointment with Dr. Reddy, and immediately I felt comfortable and safe. The first time I talked with him I knew he was the guy I wanted to do my surgery. I knew he was going to do the best job for me.”

Pancreatic Cancer

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Joe Kline

“Throughout this experience, we were so impressed by everyone at Fox Chase. From the doctors to the nurses to the cleaning staff, every single person knew their job and worked together. They were wonderful.”

Kidney Cancer

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Alexandrea Amerine

“I had never had surgery before, and I’m not a medical person, but the staff at Fox Chase made me feel like I was in good hands."

Ovarian & Primary Peritoneal Cancer

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Dawn Maria Dent

“Everyone was so respectful and compassionate. Nobody ever made me feel like I was stupid for asking questions or that they were too busy to explain things to me.”

Uterine Sarcoma

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Amy Wolf

“The doctors and staff at Fox Chase significantly reduced my worry and fear with their expertise and by having the answer for every question that I had.”