Every person touched by cancer has a story to tell. At Missouri Cancer Associates, we want to share the stories of those who walked through our doors. They describe the progress we’re making together to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Below are personal stories we hope will inspire you.
Life Without Regrets
MCA Patient: Bill Morgan Diagnosis: Brain Cancer – Glioblastoma (GBM) Medical Oncologist: Dr. Uma Ramadoss Radiation Oncologist: Dr. Mark Bryer Bill Morgan has
Silver Linings
MCA Patient: Barry Kausler Diagnosis: Colon Cancer Medical Oncologist: Dr. Joe Muscato (now retired) Dr. Andrew Iliff Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy When
You’re Stronger Than You Think
MCA Patient: Mary Alice Jacks Diagnosis: Breast Cancer Medical Oncologist: Dr. Mark Vellek Care Team: Gay Matthiesen, RN Radiation Care Team: Surgeon
A Slow Road to Recovery
MCA Patient: Becky Goodrick Survivor since: 2007 Diagnosis: Breast Cancer Medical Oncologist: Dr. Uma Ramadoss Care Team: Christy Phillips, RN Infusion Suite Care
Survivor Story: Deb Donovan
Survivor Since: 2016 Diagnosis: Breast Cancer Missouri Cancer Care Team: Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy A Survivor’s Story When Deborah Donovan,
Survivor Story: Bob Richardson
Survivor Since: 2013 Diagnosis: Colon Cancer Missouri Cancer Care Team: Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy A Survivor’s Story Don’t Give Up
Survivor Story: Gale Johnson
Survivor Since: 2001 Diagnosis: Metastatic Ovarian Carcinoma Missouri Cancer Care Team: Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy Treatment Ask Gale Johnson about her cancer
Survivor Story: Greg Mattli
Survivor Since: 2015 Diagnosis: Hodgkins Lymphoma Missouri Cancer Care Team: Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy Treatment A Survivor’s Story A retired
Survivor Story: Tanna Niemeier
Survivor Since: February 2016 Diagnosis: Burkitt Lymphoma Missouri Cancer Care Team: Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy Treatment Cancer doesn’t care about
Survivor Story: Emily Hawkins
Survivor Since: 2016 Diagnosis: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Missouri Cancer Care Team: Chemotherapy Care Team: Treatment: Chemotherapy My New Normal A cancer