Patient Stories

They made it pleasant to get through something that is not so pleasant. I highly recommend the Steeplechase Cancer Center.

After completing her radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer this month, Renee McFadden celebrated by hitting the gong at ...

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“From the moment I entered the cancer center, I felt a sense of comfort. From the receptionists to the lab technicians to the nurses, I felt seen, supported, and never judged.”

When Heather Greulich first met with Anna Litvak, MD, a medical oncologist at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in July 2025, ...

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“I always felt very fortunate that every time I needed a transfusion there was blood available for me,” Diego explains. “I have benefitted from the generosity of so many selfless donors. Even today, I depend on them. Every time I needed them, they have been my bridge to stability and helping my body recover.”

Blood Donation Competition Presented by Abbott, the Big 10 Conference, Rutgers Athletics, RWJBarnabas Health Seeks to Boost ...

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“Everybody was so amazing, so fantastic,” says Marianna. “Steeplechase is the place to go.”

Marianna S., a retired nurse from Monroe, has a message for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Mammograms save lives.” ...

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“My care team always encouraged me. They were so positive. I really felt cared for.”

For years, caring for others came naturally to Mary Hinton. As a daughter, sister and beloved high school custodian, she was ...

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“The whole time, I just felt so supported at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. I put all my faith into the caregivers there, and they just took the best care of me.”

When Christine Haraburda felt something unusual in her breast while taking a shower in May 2025, she tried not to panic. She ...

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“I was sincere in doing the exercises, and I think that was the most important part of my recovery,” Michael says. “I struggled to do them on the first day, but three days later, it was easier.”

Back in Action: Manville Man Goes From Hip Replacement Surgery to Skiing in Three Months Go ahead. Try to keep up with Michael ...

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“I cannot explain how comforting, the doctors, the nurses and the desk staff that I’ve interacted with have been. I am so happy that I made the decision to go to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.”

A year can change everything. In spring 2025, Nicole Boyce was navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and preparing for a year ...

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When asked how Andrew enjoyed the program, he exclaimed “It was really great!”

Andrew made his debut into the world 10 weeks early. Doctors soon noticed that the ventricles in the left side of his brain were ...

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