Patient Stories Archives - UNC Lineberger

John Mote with his wife Ellen out on their boat.

John Mote's doctors jumped into action when longtime surveillance revealed cancer.

Nearly a decade later, after surgeries, radiation and immunotherapy treatments and with more than five years cancer-free under his belt, Steve Oglesbee says the experience has changed him in positive ways.

Colette Klotz and her daughter Jacqueline.

Colette Klotz has found comfort in her cancer journey through her beloved daughter, Jacqueline, and working with thoracic oncologist Carrie Lee, MD.

Robert Kim saw oncologist Jared Weiss, MD, to make a treatment plan for his metastatic cancer. “My goal is to have a patient living well,” Weiss said.

To help him build strength during treatment for lymphoma, Gary Piontak joined the Get Real & Heel program, a small-group exercise program at UNC Lineberger for people who have or have had cancer.

Personalized cancer care – and lots of positivity – are helping Mark Braswell, who was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer.

Head and neck cancer patient Kwame Kwofie with his wife Robinah and physician Trevor Hackman.

Kwame Kwofie, a citizen of Ghana, found himself in uncharted territory when he faced a head and neck cancer diagnosis thousands of miles away from home.

Missy Van Lokeren with her family at an event.

Missy Van Lokeren was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2018, and has became a patient advocate spreading awareness for tissue donation through the Patients And Researchers Together (PART) program.

John Bell in his hospital room, wearing a patient gown and gesturing with two thumbs up.

When standard treatment didn’t work to treat his diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, John Bell found successful treatment with CAR-T therapy.

Vance Aldrich Bell III with his family at the Grand Canyon.

Vance Aldrich Bell III experienced positive life-changing results after participating in a clinical trial for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

Category: Patient Stories

Keeping watch for lung cancer pays off

From stage 4 melanoma to five years cancer-free

Mother-daughter bond unbreakable in face of cancer

Maximizing life with metastatic cancer

Back in the race after lymphoma treatment

Targeted treatment for cancer is providing “wonderful tomorrows”

Faith, advocacy and determination shaped patient’s journey to survivorship

Cancer patients donate tissue to help find new treatments

CAR-T therapy helps patient beat cancer

Clinical trial improves man’s quality of life with tongue cancer