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Patient Stories

Stories of hope and healing from patients with urologic cancers at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.

 

Albert Brunson, wearing a suit and tie, stands with three men wearing military uniforms.

Opening up about prostate cancer

Albert Brunson didn’t tell anyone but his wife when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. But a neighbor's death from metastatic prostate cancer changed his mind about sharing his story.
Headshot of filmmaker and cancer survivor Michael Washington

Filmmaker views men’s health through a new lens

Filmmaker Michael Washington was driven by his experiences as a kidney cancer patient and as a dad to create a documentary called "Save the Dad Bod."
Headshot of Linda Willey

Patient a friend to others on bladder cancer journey

Over the years, Linda Willey has helped others going through cancer treatment. After treatment for her own cancer, she continues to connect with and support cancer patients.