Meet our patient panel
Providence Regional Cancer SystemThe patient panel is a new addition to this year's 2nd annual Cancer Survivor Celebration. Five cancer survivors will share their experience, and have a group discussion about important patient topics including challenges and strategies for coping.
Meet our patient panel:
Sherrie Boutwell, Olympia
Breast Cancer, completed chemotherapy on April 18, 2012
Favorite Quote: “Storms make trees take deeper roots,” anonymous.
Jim Kiefert, Olympia
Prostate Cancer, dealing with this disease for 22-and-a-half years.
Favorite quote: “I may have cancer, but cancer does not have me,” anonymous.
David Baughan, Olympia
Colon Cancer, diagnosed in 2008 and currently receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence.
Favorite quote: "This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. Our own brain, our own heart, is our temple. The philosophy is kindness," the Dali Lama.
Sue Holman, Olympia
Ovarian cancer, diagnosed July 2010 and completed treatment February 2011.
Favorite quote: “With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts," Eleanor Roosevelt.
Richard Vanderbosch, Shelton (originally from California)
Lung Cancer, diagnosed July 2011 and currently in maintenance phase.
Favorite quote: “Don’t burn any daylight,” John Wayne.
Reader Comments (2)
its very nice to hear about that the patients of symptoms of lung cancer recover from it. This post must help other to recover from cancer.
My husband and I attended this wonderful celebration. Having the patient panel was a very nice addition--brought it down to earth--people helping people. Thank you to each of you for taking the time to share with us and put your story out there.