Patient Stories
Joel was diagnosed with stage 4 oral cancer. He decided to get cancer treatment at The George Washington University Hospital.
When Mariam Said reflects on her cancer story she is reminded of what truly matters in life, “For me it’s my family and my health. I remember the shock when I first learned I had breast cancer. The pace at which my life changed was frightening, especially with three young children to think about.”
Vincent “Vinny” Jones was an athlete, invincible with endless stamina. The avid cyclist biked an average of 5,000 miles a year, until persistent back pain in 2013 curbed his rides. He went undiagnosed for a year until his annual prostate exam, when his urologist urged him to see an oncologist.
Cara Scharf majored in English in college, so she's always been good with words. But right after graduation, she discovered she would have to deal with four letters: BRCA. Cara was just 22 when she tested found out she was BRCA 1+ positive.
Colorful yoga mats dot the floor in the activities room of GW University Student Center during the gentle yoga class, where cancer patients and their families from all of the Washington, D.C. area come to reduce stress and achieve a sense of mindfulness.
