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Patient Stories

Lung Cancer Survivor

Kathy Calvert
Kathy considers herself “one of the lucky ones!” And you won’t find a more positive and energetic person. Today, she is grateful for the excellent care she received and is a proponent of lung cancer screening for those who really need it.
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Testicular Cancer Survivor

Ronn Goodenough
“I want the community to feel that we’re providing them with a respectful and thoughtful experience of healthcare,” he says. “I want people to feel like we’re thinking of them as they experience life and all that it comes with.”
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Breast Cancer Survivor

Shannon Wulick
Shannon’s tumors were treated and shrank significantly as a result of her chemotherapy, and she had surgery in late July, followed by radiation to remove any residual tumors.
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Lung Cancer Survivor

Peter Newcomb
Peter received successful surgical and chemo treatment, right away. “It was the best care and the nicest staff possible,” he says.
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Bariatric Surgery

Mohria Mote and Breanna Rae
We have so much energy now, and we’re both so active. We love hiking at Point Defiance and China Lake. This has truly been life-changing.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

Linda Fortune
Dealing with this type of issue isn’t fun, and the whole team worked together and treated me like I was important. They did a great job with me.
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Colon Cancer Survivor

Connie Rock
People don’t talk enough about colonoscopies, or even think about them before 50. If you’re having symptoms, you can get a colonoscopy. You don’t have to wait.
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Colon Cancer Survivor

Alan Roberts
When God or your body gives you a sign, you pay attention - even if it’s from a softball.
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Colon Cancer Survivor

Sara
Sara’s prognosis depended on swift multidisciplinary intervention.
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Colon Cancer Survivor

MelissaMelissa
If there was a picture in the dictionary that went along with the definition of compassion, it would be Dr. Kanneganti.
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Weight Loss Surgery

Barry and WynettaBarry and Wynetta
We had the surgeries close together so we could learn from and support each other.
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Heart Care

FrankFrank
I couldn’t have chosen a better person to do this surgery than Dr. Hampton or a better hospital to have it done than St. Joseph.
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Heart Care

NormanNorman
It was so convenient to have all of these tests done within one single visit, each test was done by a different individual and they were so professional.
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Heart Care

BarbaraBarbara
I felt like Dr. Hecker knew everything I was going through and she took the time to thoroughly explain everything to me along the way.
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Testicular Cancer Survivor

KevinKevin
I needed to keep moving, keep working and keep living. They helped me to do that.
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Prostate Cancer Survivor

GeorgeGeorge
Dr. Mastras comes across as very human, very down to earth, and has a great sense of humor.
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Prostate Cancer Survivor

JohnJohn
In all cases I’ve felt very confident and trusted that CHI Franciscan was giving me the best information.
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Prostate Cancer Survivor

BillBill
Dr. Arroyo spent time with my wife and I, and he talked to us about everything.
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Virtual Urgent Care

MavisMavis
Without the service, I would have been sick the whole weekend, I felt a million times better.
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Virtual Urgent Care

JeanneJeanne
It was the smoothest, easiest, most convenient thing. I didn’t even have to go to the doctor.
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Virtual Urgent Care

KristenKristen
I described my symptoms and got some information about self-care that ended up being very helpful.
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Virtual Urgent Care

KimKim
It exceeded every expectation I had for urgent care, I will definitely use Virtual Urgent Care again, and I’ve told friends about it, too.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

GretchenGretchen
If you have to go through chemo, I would rate the experience at the cancer center very highly.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

DianeDiane
He was sensitive to the issues and addressed any questions or concerns that we had and he took the time to make sure we understood the answers.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

KerieKerie
Dr. Blau is brilliant but she doesn’t talk like an academic. She uses laymen terms so you understand everything.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

MaggieMaggie
Her capacity for compassion, and at the same time getting right to the point, is pretty amazing.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

EileenEileen
They were talking to both of us from a very humanistic and holistic perspective.
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Breast Cancer Survivor

HeidiHeidi
I trusted the doctors, they knew what they were doing and they attacked the problem.
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Knee Replacement Surgery

JudyJudy
I can walk without pain and run around with my little grandson. I’m a much happier person.
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Arthroscopic Surgery

TobyToby
As someone who’s an extremely active person and doesn’t sit down very often, I was happy to be back on my feet as soon as I possibly could.
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Arthroscopic Surgery

RachelRachel
I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Vaughan for putting me back together again and allowing me to go on doing what I love to do.
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Family Birth Center

Luke FamilyLuke Family
At that moment I felt very reassured. I trusted my doctor, and I trusted that team.
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Palliative Care

Reed FamilyReed Family
“They helped us focus on living the life we have now to the fullest,” Marianne says.
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Joint Replacement Surgery

LizLiz
A hike up Crystal Mountain would never have been possible before her joint replacement surgery.
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Robot-assisted Surgical Prostatectomy

Frank ChangaFrank Changa
I feel extremely lucky that … this surgical technique was available.
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Erratic Heartbeat

Maria GudaitisMaria Gudaitis
Why did I wait so long?
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Sleep Therapy

Tim SimonTim Simon
Now I can drive all day without feeling tired.
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Chronic Pain

Marta IdowuMarta Idowu
At last, I feel like my old self again.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia

Ronald JohnsonRonald Johnson
It’s absolutely wonderful.
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Reconstructive Breast Surgery

AndreaAndrea
And for the first time, when I woke up in recovery, I felt ok.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Bea ChristophersenBea Christophersen
I’m ready to get back to work.
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Melody CantyMelody Canty
It was an excellent choice for me.
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Life-saving Care

Tina BarnesTina Barnes
I feel better than I’ve felt in years.
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Hyperbaric Medicine

Dillard BassDillard Bass
I want everybody to know about this advance procedure..
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Knee Replacement Surgery

Dick BrynsteadDick Brynstead
I feel 80 years young again.
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Heart Health

David BudikDavid Budik
I feel great.
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Family Birth Center

Arsanto FamilyArsanto Family
Everyone here really cares about you personally, and your experience.
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Knee Replacement Surgery

Gary Hill, Sr.Gary Hill, Sr.
Knee replacement gets better every year—lowering risks, improving longevity and decreasing pain and recovery time.
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Hip Replacement

Tony ChurskyTony Chursky
I was cycling eight weeks after surgery, it feels great to be back to running and coaching without pain.
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Back Surgery

Gaylen WoodGaylen Wood
They explained my options so I could make a decision about treatment. Just knowing that I have this access to care takes a lot of pressure off.
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Heart Care

BobBob
Bob said he believed in Dr. Reed’s skill and in the care he was getting and the relationships he had forged at Harrison.
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Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

JeffJeff
Franciscan got me on the mountain again, I have never felt better!
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Tumor Survivor

BarbBarb
With her balance back, Barb is able to again enjoy motorcycle rides with her husband, Gary.
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AVM Pain

DonnaDonna
After Gamma Knife treatment, Donna says "I’ve got my life back."
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Trigeminal Neuralgia

BarbSharon
It’s like the pain never happened.
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