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Learning to live with cancer

Laurie Ulmer

Physicians:

Daniel Douce, MDBenjamin Gielda, MDKathryn Vera, NPRoy Winslow, MD

Nov, 2020
We have to keep living with openness and positivity.

Restoring Confidence

Shelly Morlock
Jun, 2020
I knew I would be in good hands.

Three Types of Cancer, One Positive Attitude

Tim Miller

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MD

Sapna Patel, MD

Apr, 2020
I’m thankful for every day I have.

Three Years Later and a Clean Bill of Health

Jeff Hannan

Physicians:

Michael Eggebrecht, DODennis Rasbach, MD
Oct, 2019
I knew I was in good hands.

Ringing with Hope

Bob Walker

Physicians:

Peter Paximadis, MDBenjamin Stockton, MD
May, 2019
The staff motivated me.

The Beauty of Collaboration

Dave Clayton

Physicians:

Edmund Paloyan, MD 
Apr, 2019
I seek out medical staff that allow me to run. Dr. Paloyan understands my desire to keep going.

A Dream Come True

Linda Dolezan

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MDKatie Trumbley, PARafeek Woods, MD
Aug, 2018
There’s been a lot of tears but everyone at Lakeland has been so compassionate and caring.

A No Brainer

Pat Howland

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MDDennis Rasbach, MD
Jun, 2018
As far as I was concerned [IORT] was a no brainer for me.

Didn’t Miss a Beat

Judi Greene

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MDDennis Rasbach, MD
May, 2018
If it’s possible for cancer to be a positive experience, this was it.

Catching Cancer Early

Kellie Tyler

Physicians:

Elizabeth Jeffers, MDBenjamin Gielda, MDSapna Patel, MD
Sep, 2017
I trusted my care team and knew that Dr. Patel had my best interests in mind.
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I'm at high risk for breast cancer: what do I do? (Samantha Witt Crosby & Kathryn Vera, NP)

Learn about the factors that contribute to an individual's risk for breast cancer.

Nov 02
Provider Video Profile: Kathryn Vera, NP (Oncology)

Advanced practitioner Kathryn Vera works in the high risk cancer program at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Oct 12
Provider Video Profile: Samantha Witt, genetic counselor (Oncology)

Genetic counselor Samantha Witt works in the high risk cancer program at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Oct 12
Breast reconstruction: Shelly Morlock "A restored sense of confidence"

A small, cancerous lump in Shelly Morlock's right breast required a mastectomy along with a full course of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Sep 24
Jeff Hannan "Three Years Later and a Clean Bill of Health"

Jeff Hannan's primary care provider discovered a strange lump on his neck which he later learned was thyroid cancer. Two surgeries and multiple tests later, he is happy to have received a clean bill of health at his last check-up.

Mar 27
Cancer Care: Timothy Miller "Do Not Give Up"

After Timothy Miller started to notice that he was having trouble communicating, doctors discovered he had a brain tumor, lung cancer, and skin cancer. Timothy shares his journey to healing and his inspiring message of never giving up.

Feb 17
Physician Video Profile: Daniel Douce, MD (Oncology)

Daniel Douce, MD, specializes in hematology and oncology and will provide care in St. Joseph and Niles.

Dec 10
"Dance Our Towns Pink" Video 2019

Lakeland team members and the community dance to raise breast cancer awareness

Oct 16
Provider Video Profile: Meredith Krugh, NP (Oncology)

Meredith Krugh, an oncology nurse practitioner is providing care at Lakeland Cancer Specialists, in St. Joseph and Niles.

Jun 25
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy: Kellie Tyler "Catching Cancer Early"

Breast cancer survivor, Kellie Tyler, shares her experience undergoing Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) treatment.

Mar 06

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