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Testimonials: Cancer


Lois Wilkins

Back in Action After Rare Blood Disease

Lois Wilkins

Community Volunteer and TTP Survivor

Freeland, Michigan

"My kidneys were failing. My heart was slowing. A lot of stuff was going crazy. They thought I was not going to live through the night."

Jack Lynch

Cancer-Free, He Lives Life to the Fullest

Jack Lynch

Grandfather, Attorney and Cancer Survivor

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

"The care at MidMichigan Gratiot Cancer Center reminded me of the quality care I received at Mayo Clinic, only closer to home."

Cindy Austin

Hope Lives at the Oncology Center in Alma

Cindy Austin

Mother, Baseball Fan and Breast Cancer Survivor

Alma, Michigan

"The staff at MidMichigan Gratiot Cancer Center was excellent and well-organized – I knew I wasn’t going to be overlooked or lost. I want women to know that cancer isn’t as scary as we think. We can get through it."

Betsy Loose Testimonial Photo

Midland Mom Beats Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 

Betsy Loose

Wife and Mom, Chihuahua Owner and Cancer Survivor

Midland, Michigan

"Throughout my experience, it was very comforting to have the doctors, nurses and others at MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland, and to have the Infusion Center so convenient to home. I highly recommend them all."

Steve Matthews

Paying It Forward Paid Off 

Steve Matthews

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Teacher, Red Cross Volunteer and Cancer Survivor

Ithaca, Michigan

“The care I received at Gratiot was extraordinary. I recovered in time to teach my classes and spend a wonderful week with my wife and grandson.”

Bob Williamson

Retiree Finds Superb Cancer Care

Bob Williamson

Husband and Father, Dow Retiree and Cancer Survivor

Midland, Michigan

"I was worried about chemotherapy, but whatever they did, they did it just right."

Melanie Fritz Testimonial Photo

She Celebrated Her “Rebirthday” Cancer-Free

Melanie Fritz

Wife, Mother and Cancer Survivor

Saginaw, Michigan

"When the CT scans showed that the cancer was all gone, I felt joyous. It was a very emotional day, an awesome day, a new beginning." 

Whyte, Katie

She Fights to Find a Cure With Clinical Trials

Katie Whyte

Wife and Mom, Cancer Survivor and Clinical Trial Participant

Midland, Michigan

“If someone has an opportunity to participate in a clinical, and it’s something they can do, I recommend it highly.”
Foust, Wanda

She Keeps the Pressure On to Control Lymphedema

Wanda Foust

Wife of 49 Years, GM Retiree and Combined Decongestive Therapy Patient

Gladwin, Michigan

“My arm is feeling really good. It took time and patience, but we were pleased with the results.”
Ker, Stephanie

She Stayed Calm, Studied, Asked Questions and Received Flawless Care for Thyroid Cancer

Stephanie Ker

Mother, Grandmother and Volunteer

Midland, Michigan

“When people asked if I was going to the University of Michigan for treatment of my thyroid cancer, I told them I was very comfortable with my doctors and the treatment that I was receiving in Midland. MidMichigan and my physicians are phenomenal.”
Nina Jensen

Treatment Gave Her a Winning Hand

Nina Jensen

Cancer Survivor

Midland, Michigan

"The people who did the radiation were super-kind, truly wonderful. I still get a hug when I see them."

 

Miller, Ethel

Runner Got a Fast Start on Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Ethel Miller

Runner and Breast Cancer Survivor

Midland, Michigan

"I appreciated that Dr. Ludwig called me himself as soon as the results were in. I had my surgery less than 30 days after discovering the lump.”