Patient Stories

Read first hand accounts of successful cancer treatments

Breast Cancer

Laurence’s Story

Laurence’s breast cancer story, from screening to radiotherapy treatment Laurence, a mother of two daughters, and a young grandmother of two, aged 6 and 2 years, was diagnosed with cancer during Pink October 2024 after “simply” deciding with colleagues to all have a mammogram as

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Prostate Cancer

Timothy’s Story

Tim wasn’t surprised when a wellness checkup revealed his PSA was high and further testing determined he had prostate cancer. Knowing that his grandfather, father, and brother had all been diagnosed with the disease he was aware of the risks and of the importance of

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Wes’ Story

Meet Wes, a resilient patient who battled Ewing’s sarcoma. Diagnosed in January 2015 after discovering a lump in his thigh, Wes underwent a year of intensive treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and advanced radiation therapy with the TomoTherapy® System. His journey highlights the critical role of

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Anal Cancer

Megan’s Story

Megan was diagnosed with HPV related anal cancer in February 2021. In March, she was treated with the Radixact® System in conjunction with two 96-hour infusions of chemotherapy, Mitomycin and 5FU (Fluorouracil) at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (“MCW”) Clinical Cancer Center.

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Head and Neck Cancer

Mike’s Story

Diagnosis: Squamous cell carcinoma at base of tongue and in two lymph nodes. Date Diagnosed: June 2006 In Mike’s Own Words: “I can infer from my experience with radiation and how I tolerated it versus others who went through other types of radiation, that I made the best

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Uterine Cancer

Mary’s Story

Mary Barnhart is a breast cancer surgeon in Portland, Oregon. She spends her days working with women who have been diagnosed with cancer, consulting them on post-surgical treatment options and dietary changes that can benefit their overall health. Through the years, particularly as a general

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Head and Neck Cancer

Mark’s Story

It’s 2022 and Mark continues to do well following his TomoTherapy® treatment, but his story begins 17 years ago. Please read on to learn more. In August of 2009, 45-year-old Mark completed his first full (140 mile) Ironman in Louisville, Kentucky. Most people never think

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Prostate Cancer

Laurens’s Story

It’s 85 miles from Montgomery to Laurens’s hometown. Laurens made the trip there and back, every weekday, for 5 ½ weeks of TomoTherapy® treatments. He’ll be the first to tell you it was worth every mile, and every minute. A name like Laurens comes with

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Prostate Cancer

John’s Story

This article is posted with permission from writer Alice, the Cambridge News and the family of John. The phrase “fit family” could have been coined for the John’s family. Mum and dad are keen rowers; both their daughters are members of a triathlon club. And,

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Head and Neck Cancer

Günther’s Story

84-year-old Günther was told radiation therapy was not an option. To beat a recurrence of cancer, surgeons recommended removal of his left eye, socket and jaw. Gunther’s family sought a second opinion, and found a new way of seeing things at Germany’s University Hospital of

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Prostate Cancer

Chuck’s Story

Chuck Mueller proudly calls Wisconsin home. Nonetheless, he and his wife Sandy like to hit the road as often as they can. “We have wheels,” Chuck says, referring to his Motorhome. “We want to be mobile.” But when Chuck was diagnosed with prostate cancer, travel

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Breast Cancer

Christine’s Story

Christine, breast cancer survivor and the inspiration behind Hugs for Healing patient comfort and care products, shares the story of her TomoTherapy® System treatment experience. Christine and her husband pose with grandchildren on a post-treatment trip to Disney World I thought I was the picture

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