Stories of Hope
Since the Swedish Cancer Institute first opened its doors in 1932, we’ve been honored to play a part in the lives of thousands upon thousands of cancer patients. As we accompanied them on their journeys to become cancer survivors, we’ve been impressed time and again by the wisdom, strength, and beauty of their thoughts and words. And so we’d like to share them with you in the hope that you will come away with a renewed sense of peace and optimism about your own journey.
| Brain Tumor | Essential Tremor | Spine Tumor |
| Breast Cancer | Liver Cancer | Prostate Cancer |
Brain Tumor
Kippen's story"It's pretty amazing when you think that on Monday, you can go in and have a treatment and take clients to dinner on Tuesday"... |
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Kathy's storyKathy Goertzen, KOMO TV news anchor, tells her TV audience about being treated for a noncancerous brain tumor. Kathy returned to work Feb. 16 after brain surgery and CyberKnife treatment... |
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A 51-year-old woman's story"There was no immobilization frame and no pretreatment medication regimen. The patient arrived in street clothes, was treated, and left without disrobing"... |
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Breast Cancer
Amy's story"I am so grateful CyberKnife was available...I had none of the side effects of regular radiation. No super-sensitive skin. No burning...I never felt tired. And, I still have all of my really thick hair"... |
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Essential Tremor
Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor
Liver Cancer
Prostate Cancer
LaDon's storyKirkland resident LaDon Granstaff says he feels no pain when the Seattle CyberKnife Center's hulking robotic arm slowly moves around him, beaming high doses of radiation through his prostate. "They play music. I've been listening to classical,"... |
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Spine Tumor
Larry's storyMy doctors couldn't operate on my spine anymore because of the way my tumor had grown, and the chemotherapy also wasn't working", says Lautenslager, 67. "But my doctor told me about a new promising technology that was being installed on Swedish Providence campus (current Cherry Hill campus). That was great news because my family to in the way of a treatment for my tumor"... |
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