Cancer Patient Stories

Cancer Patient Stories

	Annie Bach Annie Bach says she really learned how precious life is and not to take anything for granted when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994. Read Annie's Story >>>
	John Baker John Baker says he had no symptoms whatsoever when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007. Now he's a firm believer in regular checkups. Read John's Story >>>
	Joan Eide Joan Eide participated in an important ovarian cancer treatment trial through Cancer Treatment of the Ozarks in 1998 and has been cancer-free ever since. She and her husband hit the road in their RV after her treatment. Read Joan's Story >>>
	Dee Dee Lennon Gass Dee Dee Lennon Gass performed two shows a day at the Lawrence Welk Champagne Theater in Branson after a mastectomy and chemotherapy for breast cancer. She refused to let her cancer diagnosis and treatment slow her down. Read Dee Dee's Story >>>
	John McCarthy When a St. John’s radiation oncologist told Buffalo resident John McCarthy, 72, about a radiation treatment that could treat his throat cancer while preserving salivary function, McCarthy thought it was a no-brainer. Read John's Story >>>
	Carol Crab "After a biopsy, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was devastated. But the care I received at St. John’s was wonderful. Everyone there was supportive throughout. I underwent surgery, and was treated with chemotherapy and radiation.And now I am cancer-free and feel as good as ever." View Carol's Story >>>