Patient Stories

"I want other women to know that cancer is a diagnosis, not a lifestyle. It’s a mental thing, too. You need to stay focused, stay positive. It’s OK to be scared, but if you catch it early doctors can help you.”

When Tykesha Mott discovered a lump in her left breast in May 2018, she didn’t wait and hope it would go away. She didn’t figure ...

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"You have to have the mindset of, ‘I’m gonna get up and fight every day.’"

A Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Advice for Staying Positive During Treatment Bedzaida Concorso, 55, of Belleville, has been ...

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"Having been a nurse at RWJUH Somerset for 18 years, I was confident in the care I was receiving."

Genetic testing changed one cancer patient's treatment plan and gave her peace of mind. When Lorelie Estrellas, 63, was ...

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With their complicated surgeries behind them, Patangi Amin and Ana Costa reflect on their experiences, sharing what has made them stronger.

Patangi Amin and Ana Costa, two New Jersey women who were diagnosed with breast cancer, made the difficult decision to have ...

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“I consider my medical team a very compassionate and encouraging part of my recovery,” added Martha.

Technological advancements in breast cancer detection saved Martha Diaz’s life. “How do I tell my children I have breast ...

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Today, Carol Jean is cancer free and her daughter is in college.

Carol Jean Floegel had a strong family history of breast cancer. She had her first mammography at the age of 19. She was ...

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“I cannot stress enough how important it is to get your mammogram. And, if you think something is not right, you need to get it checked out.”

By Jacqueline Trzyna-Ciekurs’ account, “I was the healthiest person you would ever meet.” She was extremely physically active ...

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