Patient Stories
Anita Klein
Diagnosis: Breast Cancer
Read about Anita’s cancer journey and how doctors provided individualized guidance and support.
“I’ve been candid with people about my cancer experience. I’m glad to be able to offer support and advice.”
Facing Choices After Diagnosis
My journey with breast cancer started with a lump I found during a routine self-check. I went to my gynecologist who sent me for a mammogram and a biopsy which confirmed it was cancer. My gynecologist recommended breast surgeons, and that’s how I found Dr.
Jeffrey Sapp
Diagnosis: Plasma Cell Leukemia
Read about Jeffrey’s cancer journey and how doctors provided individualized guidance and support.
“Modern medicine, a competent medical staff, my positive attitude, and my faith are the reasons I’m alive.”
Finding a Diagnosis
I am a former Navy All-American football player and have worked as a consultant and motivational speaker for students, adults, and business professionals. I was living and working in Saudi Arabia when I began to feel extremely fatigued.
Reginé Bumper
Diagnosis: Lymphoma
Read about Reginé’s cancer journey and how doctors provided individualized guidance and support.
When I completed my last cancer treatment, I understood the significant life change I had undergone. But in that moment, I also realized that cancer had helped me find the power of my voice. Reginé Bumper, patient - Virginia Cancer Specialists
Finding My Voice
My voice has become my most powerful tool, and for that, I’m appreciative that my diagnosis led me to where I am today. Cancer is life-changing, but in the journey, I learned more about myself and my health.
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Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MDAmy Nave
Diagnosis: Melanoma
Read about Amy’s cancer journey and how doctors provided individualized guidance and support.
“Anything you can do to help your body during cancer treatment is important, but it doesn’t stop there. You can change your life.”
In January 2010, I was diagnosed with melanoma and found myself scared and uncertain about the future. After several surgeries, I was referred to Dr. Patel-Donnelly at Virginia Cancer Specialists. It was the beginning of a journey that would inspire and change my life.
The moment I met Dr.
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Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MDKate Zickel
Diagnosis: Stage 3 IDC, ER+, PR+
Read about Kate’s cancer journey and how doctors provided individualized guidance and support.
I’m young, I’m tough and I’m competitive. Thanks to the excellent care I've received from Anne Favret and her team, I'm going to be okay. I’m going to win. In the words of John Paul Jones, “I have not yet begun to fight!”
I was diagnosed with stage three invasive ductal carcinoma on September 21, 2017. The good news: It’s the most common and treatable type of breast cancer.
The other good news is that I’m one of the fortunate ones who has a huge group of wonderful people backing me up.
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