“We have an obligation to improve the state of the art.”
“When I found out I had cancer, the first thing I needed was reassurance.”
“Eventually cancer touches all our lives.”
“From that point on, my mom never had a doubt. She knew I was in good hands.”
“I know what I have is bad, and the treatment is bad. But I want to make it through this.”
“Throughout this experience, I've been learning to take care of myself. Each new day presents so many possibilities.”
“Do what you need to do to get on with your life - keep living.”
“I felt like my doctor could see me as a real person. He listened. He cared about my feelings.”
“I needed to know, absolutely, that everyone and everything I needed to fight this was right there with me.”
“I knew it had to pass the 'mom test.' Would I want my mom to be cared for here?”
“I have so much personal drive to do the right thing, because I've been through it.”
