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Michael Passarelli
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Michael Passarelli's Story

Living seizure-free after working with Rush's Epilepsy Care Team

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Sara Siddiqui's Story

Eighteen years later, Sara thanks the doctor who changed her life

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Mark Owsianiak's Story

Retired Chicago firefighter faces pancreatic cancer.

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Gina’s Story

Catching lung cancer early saved this lifelong smoker

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Janice's Story

Facing breast cancer with a compassionate, expert team

Leanna Blanchard
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Leanna's Story

Finding healing after breast cancer

Adam's story
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Adam’s Story

A telehealth visit for a painful tongue lesion ended up saving Adam's life

Ken's Story
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Ken's Story

Regaining a steady hand thanks to focused ultrasound

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Pam's Story

After a severe knee injury that could only be treated at Rush, Pam Strobel wants to help others facing similar challenges

Rush Patient Donald Billiet, His Wife, Linda, and ENT Surgeon Pete Papagiannopolous
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Donald's Story

Teaming up to remove a complex tumor