Posts categorized as “Patient Stories”

Catching Lung Cancer Early

Gregory Dorsett had just come in for a regular physical. The next thing he knew, he was receiving a low-dose CT scan that found his lung cancer early.

Double Punch

Wilma Cason beat breast cancer twice with the help of Thompson Comprehensive Breast Center, a department of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Bright Days Ahead

Robin MacLean guesses that she did the most damage to her skin during the early part of her career with the United States Navy while stationed in Hawaii. Several days later MacLean found out the mole on her back was a cancerous melanoma.

A New Perspective

On any given day, you’ll find cancer patients and survivors who have found hope and help at Thompson Comprehensive Breast Center.