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Mr. Krobisch goes to Baltimore

After Gerry Krobisch was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he and his wife moved from New York to Baltimore, just a few blocks from his daughter and two of his grandsons, ages 3 and 5.

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Categories: Patient Stories, Spiritual & Reflection




Annie the Mermaid

Several years after Annie Applegarth battled sarcoma, she joined the Mermaids, a group that participates in Swim Across America, an event that raises money for cancer research. Before her diagnosis she had never spent much time in the water. Now her friends and family cheer as she finishes up a mile.

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Categories: Patient Stories, Philanthropy & Volunteering




Buddy’s Country Line Dancing

Melvin “Buddy” Eckart was a man of faith and family who had an indomitable spirit and a penchant for country line dancing.

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Categories: Creative Expression, Patient Stories