Patient Story
‘This is a love story’
Kay and Ken Huddleston face Alzheimer’s—and still make time for date night.
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- November 2, 2022
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‘My life is a blessing’
A clinical research study opens the door to a cure for sickle cell disease for a new group of patients.
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- February 18, 2022
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‘A miracle in the making’
A clinical trial helped quickly match a Michigan man to a lung transplant—and surgeons are hoping he'll be one of many.
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- September 16, 2021
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‘I’m feeling better and better’
A Kalamazoo woman becomes West Michigan’s first participant in a clinical trial that may reduce COPD flare-ups and improve quality of life.
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- March 22, 2021
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‘It is remarkable’
An infectious disease specialist discusses the safety, effectiveness and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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- December 11, 2020
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‘They only gave me 6 to 9 months’
When stomachaches turned out to be the worst form of pancreatic cancer, Tricia Johnson found hope in a targeted clinical trial treatment.
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- May 13, 2019
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One goal at a time
Battling advanced cervical cancer, a Canadian Lakes resident focuses on her bucket list—including a 5K walk to support her regional cancer center.
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- April 3, 2019
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From Wales: A rainbow warrior princess
Mia Chambers, 6, travels far from home for medical care, all in hopes of keeping her cancer in remission.
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- June 12, 2018
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‘God allowed me to have this disease’
For only the second time ever, the FDA has approved a new drug for ALS treatment—and a Michigan man will be among the first to try it.
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- September 1, 2017
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Tipping the balance
Susan Calkins stood a slim chance of surviving stage 4 ovarian cancer—until a clinical trial improved her odds.
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- August 28, 2017
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‘I’m not going to let this beat me’
Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Michelle Mucha finds hope in a clinical trial.
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- July 31, 2017
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No shrinking violet
Violet Rohrer will do what it takes to fight peritoneal cancer, including clinical trials of promising new drugs.
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- July 5, 2017
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