Tagged Posts: "Patient Spotlight" (32)


Go Get the Test: Dean's Lung Cancer Screening Story

Long time smokers are still at risk for lung cancer, even if they’ve quit. Hear Dean Griffith’s cancer survival story in his own words after annual screenings led to an early detection and successful surgery. Read More

Posted November 13, 2024 | With Julian Guitron, MD, Thoracic Surgeon with The Christ Hospital Health Network
Neena’s Story: A Second Opinion and Specialized Women’s Heart Care

After a misdiagnosis and concern over being heard, Neena turned to The Christ Hospital’s Women’s Heart Center for a second opinion and specialized women’s heart care. Hear how she’s feeling in her own words. Read More

Posted October 17, 2024 | With Odayme Quesada, MD; and Julie Gallitin, CNP with The Christ Hospital's Women's Heart Center
Heather's Story: Still Dancing After a Second Opinion to Beat a Rare Form of Breast Cancer

The dance goes on for Heather Britt after a second opinion with The Christ Hospital Health Network and collaboration with the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center helped her overcome the misdiagnosis of a rare form of breast cancer. Read More

Posted October 08, 2024 | With medical oncologist Irfan Firaus, DO, and surgical oncologist Jennifer Manders, MD, with The Christ Hospital Health Network
Successful Emergency Spine Surgery has Kaitlin Back in Action

When a herniated disc and Cauda Equina Syndrome left Kaitlin in extreme pain and in danger of paralysis, she turned to the team at The Christ Hospital, where real-time collaboration led to an easier-than-expected spine surgery and immediate relief. Read More

Posted August 21, 2024 | With Jared Crasto, MD and Travis McClain, DO from The Christ Hospital Health Network
A Smartwatch Saved His Life

When William Fryer took a bad fall, his Apple Watch sent an SOS to paramedics. A trip to The Christ Hospital Emergency Room revealed a menace lurking in his lungs, and the data from his watch played a key role in how to treat it. Read More

Posted May 05, 2023 | By Healthspirations Staff
Team Effort and Technology Help Lin Survive Colorectal Cancer

Lin's survival story demonstrates the importance of early and detection and screening, the latest technology and a team approach to cancer care. Read More

Posted April 28, 2023 | With Janice Rafferty, MD, Chief of Colorectal Surgery at The Christ Hospital
It’s Not All in Your Head: The Heart Disease Too Often Missed in Women

For years, many women with microvascular disease have been told their heart symptoms are psychological. See how one woman’s 16-year quest for answers finally lead to a proper diagnosis and treatment at The Christ Hospital Women’s Heart Center. Read More

Posted February 07, 2023 | By Healthspirations Staff
The ‘Breasties’ – Best Friends, Diagnosed Days Apart, Survive Breast Cancer Together

From meeting in third grade to traveling the world, Leanne and Lauren have been through it all together. Revealing they both had breast cancer would take their friendship to a new level and give them a new perspective on what it means to be living. Read More

Posted December 05, 2022 | By Healthspirations Staff
Back on the Trails: Cara’s Life-Changing Knee Surgery at 28

Read how partial knee replacement brought life-changing pain relief for a young woman with hereditary dislocation issues with her knees. Read More

Posted January 15, 2022 | By The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
When Traditional Treatments Don’t Stop the Spread of Cancer: Sheila's Story

Learn how clinical trials at The Christ Hospital offer hope for patients like Sheila Roush, who are fighting cancer who are running out of conventional treatment options. Read More

Posted November 24, 2021 | By The Christ Hospital Precision Medicine team
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