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Patient Stories
You are Our Reason for Being
Mary Lynn, a Cancer Care Center patient, shares why she chose Bristol Health for her cancer treatment.
Meet Maria
After three successful joint replacement surgeries, Maria's road to recovery hasn't been easy. But, with the help of the orthopedics team and Rehab Dynamics at Bristol Health, she has been able to get back to moving pain-free and living her best life.
Meet Paul
"My life took a turn in 2018 when I began experiencing back pain that I assumed was from shoveling snow. The pain got worse and I eventually had to go to the Bristol Hospital Emergency Room. After a battery of tests, I was diagnosed with blood cancer, bone cancer and a small mass was found in my stomach.
I started chemotherapy in August under the supervision of Dr. Driola Brahaj. I have been treated by many of the same nurses and caregivers who treated Bonnie. The nurses and all the staff are outstanding. From the second I walk into the lobby, everyone knows my name and they always extend a warm welcome. I know it’s everyone’s job to do so—but they all make me feel very important. You are welcome here. The staff of the Bristol Hospital Cancer Care Center does everything to help me through this experience. I can’t complain about what has happened to me. I feel very fortunate to be cared for by this team."
Patient Testimonials
Back to Moving Pain Free
After three successful joint replacement surgeries, Maria Cianchetti was able to get back to moving pain-free with help from a Bristol Health physical therapist.
Back to Active, Back to Life
Sandi has always been active. When a torn bicep and rotator cuff threatened her lifestyle, she trusted Bristol Health to help.
Strong Woman. Strong Heart.
With the help and support of her Bristol Health team, Linda Murdock strengthened her heart and overcame mitral valve regurgitation.
Lymphedema Can’t Hold Her Down
Sally Bain-Picard was weighed down by lymphedema in her legs. With the help of a Bristol Health physical therapist, her legs returned to normal size, giving her more freedom.
Support from Loved Ones is the Best Medication Available
"Never before have I had such an appreciation for everyone in my life as I do now. In the summer of 2015, I began feeling more and more tired and could not even mow my entire lawn. I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer which had quickly metastasized to my liver."
‘Phenomenal’ is the Best Word to Describe My Care
"My journey began in late 2014. I had been experiencing shortness of breath as well as an irregular heartbeat. I went to my primary care physician, and he found that I was actually missing over half of my blood."
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