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Patient Stories

Embracing 'Going Flat'

How Nekeia Wilson overcame a breast cancer diagnosis — and found a new path in life
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Patient Stories

From Surviving Cancer to Celebrating a Milestone

How Lorayne Wright overcame her diagnosis with strength and resilience — and help from her care team at Rush
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Wayne’s Story: Determined To Be the Best He Can Be

Wayne Janovsky challenges himself with exercise to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
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Research

Driving Scientific Discovery with Advanced Imaging Technology

Gift from Rush Trustee Brian McCormack and his wife, Katie, funds new Imaging Center
Katie and Brian McCormack stand together next to a sign for the Katie and Brian McCormack Diagnostic Imaging Center at RUSH.
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Christine’s Story: ‘Five Minutes Can Change Your Life’

Patient discovers the importance of screenings — for herself and others
Christine Deuchler at RUSH Copley Cancer Care Center
Patient Stories

A Long Road To Healing

Melissa Byrne's breast reconstruction didn't go as planned — until she got to RUSH.
Patient Stories

A Visit To Remember

A couple’s weekend trip to Illinois turned into a month spent in the hospital
Family returns home to NH
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A Dream Come True

Foundation grants patient’s dream to eat lobster in Maine
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'A Second Chance at Life'

Second opinion at RUSH helped Lynn Stewart overcome advanced heart failure, return to the activities she enjoys
Lynn Stewart smiles alongside Santa Claus
Patient Stories

Wanda's Story: Mammogram Catches Rare Cancer

How Wanda Veld overcame an aggressive cancer after more than a decade of treatment
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