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Photo of Pamela LackoOvarian Cancer Survivor Pamela Lacko
Patient Pamela Lacko and Dr. Molly Brewer

Pamela Lacko followed Dr. Molly Brewer's advice to pursue genetic testing, based on the fact that both she and her grandmother had been previously diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Photo of Raymond VailProstate Cancer Survivor Raymond Vail
Patient Raymond Vail and Dr. Peter Albertsen

When Raymond Vail was diagnosed with prostate cancer he put his trust in Dr. Peter Albertsen, an internationally known urologist and prostate cancer researcher. Vail was not disappointed. He’s cancer free and credits Dr. Albertsen for giving him a second chance at life.
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Patient Karen Pergande and Dr. Susan Tannenbaum

When Karen Pergande was diagnosed with cancer, she refused to let cancer control her. The artist has found strength through her paintings and remains unwaveringly optimistic due to the excellent care she's received at the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and with oncologist Dr. Susan Tannenbaum.
  
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