Patient Stories

When I entered, the whole team received me, from the lobby, the full team, Radiation and Chemotherapy. They are so professional. They are fantastic.

Dr. Gerardo Capo, Oncologist/Hematologist and Medical Director of the Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center, introduces a ...

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“The doctors, surgeons, the entire team, they made me feel like family. The care was tremendous, not just for me but for my loved ones too. I never felt alone.”

For Samad Washington, a kidney transplant recipient and member of the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) family, the ...

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“I cannot say enough nice things about Kevin, who helped me get through these tests with professionalism and kindness. Kevin took the time to make me feel comfortable and safe while going through a very scary time in my life.”

When former patient Donna Schick of Jackson received a survey to rate Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), after her ...

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“Dr. Mamkin has been with DaJuan since he was a baby, closely monitoring his conditions and providing exceptional, compassionate care.”

DaJuan Holmes, a vibrant 14-year-old from Newark, NJ, has faced a unique set of challenges since birth, but his resilience and ...

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“It’s the people and the providers’ hearts that made the difference for Mia. It’s the connections she made that helped her do what she needed to, even when it hurt, and built her physical and emotional strength, preparing all of us for a positive transition home.”

March 2024 11-year-old Mia was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare, cancerous tumor that develops in muscle cells. The ...

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“I’m starting to think about what I want to do in my 70’s. It’s exciting to be able to look forward to the future again and start planning for all the things I want to do.”

Since 2001, Debra David, 68, has been managing a connective tissue disorder, Marfan’s Syndrome, which has led her through a long ...

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"I am making it a point to make it more common for people to talk about the importance of this lifesaving test."

When Elaine Griffin noticed changes in her bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and increased fatigue, she knew something was ...

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“It’s the most worthwhile thing I’ve ever done. When someone you love is sick, you always ask, ‘What can I do?’ Most times, there’s nothing—but this time I could actually do something and that effort saved my dad’s life.”

For Carrone Kyte, 28, a financial counselor at the Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at ...

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“I’ve got a renewed lease on life, a regimen of pulmonary rehab twice a week at Monmouth Medical Center near when I live, and I hope to soon be at the golf course and walking the beach, embracing every breath as a gift.”

For years, Robert Reardon, 66, enjoyed living by the Jersey Shore with Jeanne, his partner of 25 years, but knew he was headed ...

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