Patient Stories

“I am truly happy to be here:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helped Zac Casey keep living life in the future tense

When Zac Casey was diagnosed with cancer at age 36, it started a three-year journey that has included radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple surgeries. Zac is grateful that he found a team of leading academic oncologists at Regional One Health Cancer Care who helped him through that journey with expertise and humanity. It has allowed Zac, [...]

2024-06-27T09:36:05-06:00June 27th, 2024|

“Thank God for her:” Dr. Ashley Hendrix filled Cassandra’s journey to breast cancer survivorship with expert care and compassionate support

When Cassandra Brittmon was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was understandably anxious and scared. Regional One Health Cancer Care's Ashley Hendrix, MD, FACS, a breast surgical oncologist, helped her select the best treatment option for her needs and goals. Thanks to Dr. Hendrix's medical expertise and supportive style of care, Cassandra is back to her [...]

2024-06-17T11:43:18-06:00June 19th, 2024|

“He’s one of the best:” Dr. John Schorge and the multidisciplinary care at Regional One Health helped Jenna overcome a medical mystery

When Jenna Bostick experienced a medical emergency, she needed specialized expertise and resources to determine what was wrong and provide the care she needed. She found both with gynecologic oncologist and complex gynecologic surgeon Dr. John Schorge, Chief of the Regional One Health OB/GYN Service. Dr. Schorge led a multidisciplinary team that help Jenna overcome [...]

2024-06-17T11:43:58-06:00June 17th, 2024|

After Mario Reed survived a football injury that left him paralyzed at age 15, he found a new calling in helping other patients in similar circumstances

When a football injury left Mario Reed paralyzed at age 15, he survived thanks to his own strength of character and expert medical care at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center. The experience inspired Mario to give back to his community by creating the Mario Reed Foundation to help other paralyzed patients. Now, he wants to [...]

2024-06-04T11:04:56-06:00June 12th, 2024|

“Delivering on the promise:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helps patients like Nathan McCormack get back to the life they love

When Nathan McCormack was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, he needed a complex surgical procedure that isn't available at all hospitals. As an academic medical center, Regional One Health Cancer Care was able to offer the care Nathan needed. Surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer led a team that successfully operated on Nathan, [...]

2024-06-11T08:59:15-06:00June 11th, 2024|

“It’s like night and day:” Hyperbaric therapy allowed Hector to embrace life rather than brace himself for pain and discomfort

After radiation treatment for prostate cancer, Hector Torres experienced painful bleeding in the bladder due to tissue damage. It kept him from enjoying travel, favorite hobbies and day-to-day activities - until he receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Regional One Health. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps patients grow new blood vessels, which promotes healing for radiation damage, [...]

2024-05-28T07:28:24-06:00June 4th, 2024|

“She’s always here for me:” ONE Health helped Bud Tunstall reclaim hope and excitement for life

Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program helps patients meet their medical needs and addresses social determinants of health such as housing, food and transportation. For Bud Tunstall, it was a chance to overcome several serious health conditions and get back to enjoying life and feeling hopeful about the future. Bud's case manager Maggie [...]

2024-05-02T07:02:12-06:00May 2nd, 2024|

“It’s a miracle:” When Michael Deming ran out of options to treat his skin cancer, Dr. Neil Hayes had the expertise to offer advanced immunotherapy treatment

When Michael Deming was diagnosed with a complex form of skin cancer, he was told he wouldn't survive surgery. He turned to Regional One Health Cancer Care and Dr. Neil Hayes. As an expert in Michael's diagnosis, Dr. Hayes was able to provide immunotherapy, an advanced treatment option. Now, Michael is back to the things [...]

2024-03-28T07:47:05-06:00March 28th, 2024|

Cancer wasn’t part of Rick Dorn’s plan for an active retirement – and thanks to expert care from Dr. Neil Hayes, he hasn’t missed a beat

When Rick Dorn learned skin cancer cells had spread to his lungs, he needed care from an oncologist who specializes in his diagnosis. He turned to medical oncologist Dr. Neil Hayes at Regional One Health Cancer Care, one of the nation's leading experts in these diagnoses. Thanks to the advanced treatment options Dr. Hayes can [...]

2024-03-19T07:06:30-06:00March 19th, 2024|

“He started to see hope:” for Marcus Crews, ONE Health inspired a dedication to taking charge of his health and quality of life

After losing several loved ones and struggling to control his hypertension and diabetes, Marcus Crews was losing his sense of hope. At Regional One Health, he found the ONE Health complex care program, which helps patients address medical issues and social determinants of health. With the support of case manager Karen Tate, Marcus has regained [...]

2024-02-20T16:18:36-06:00March 14th, 2024|
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