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What Our Patients Say

From diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, OSF patients share their stories of the expert cancer care they received.

Colon Cancer Screening blog

Colon cancer screening: Easy and worth it

Getting screened for colon cancer isn’t everyone’s favorite thing to do, but colonoscopies truly are the gold standard.

Learn how far the technology has come

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A family’s loss is opportunity to educate about HPV

A young woman’s legacy is about educating parents on the importance of getting their kids vaccinated against HPV.

Read about why to vaccinate your child

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An unexpected brain tumor, an unbelievable comeback

One man’s story from diagnosis to surgery to recovery and back to competing in triathlons.

See how determined he was for a recovery

Woman Cancer Story Blog

A woman’s battle with breast cancers

From chemo to radiation, surgery and survivorship, learn about the support one woman had from her OSF cancer care team.

Read about her journey

Cancer Hospice Breast Cancer Blog

OSF Hospice assists with bucket list wish

A family shares their OSF Hospice experience and how their loved one’s last days were filled with joy and celebration.

Learn what this family experienced

Cancer Couple Treatment Blog

Couple with cancer trust care close to home

There’s no need to travel for expert cancer care. OSF HealthCare cancer specialists are there for you in your community.

Read about one couple’s journey

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