Patient testimonials
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Doctor's advice: Affordable CT screening can spot lung cancerSalem Cancer Institute launched a lung cancer screening pilot program in January 2013, and is accepting 1,000 patients. Pamela P., of Salem, Oregon, is one of them. |
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Lung cancer screening gives longtime smoker peace of mindSalem Cancer Institute launched a lung cancer screening pilot program in January 2013, and is accepting 1,000 patients. Richard C., of Dallas, Oregon, is one of them. |
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Salem woman honors her mother with lung cancer screeningSalem Cancer Institute launched a lung cancer screening pilot program in January 2013, and is accepting 1,000 patients. Nel O., of Salem, Oregon, is one of them. |
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Active senior's back pain relieved thanks to Salem Spine CenterGolf enthusiast Margaret C. talks about her experience with Salem Spine Center. The Spine Center coordinated her appointments and provided education. A week after surgery, her pain was totally gone. |
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Amber talks about her experience at the Salem Spine CenterAfter three years of pain, Amber has surgery at Salem Spine Center. The surgery has helped Amber to sign better and the tingling pain is gone. |
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Salem Spine Center makes major improvementsWilliam L., of Silverton, Oregon, shares his relief at finding the Salem Spine Center's care above and beyond what he expected. |
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Freedom from chronic back painSteve A., of Salem, Oregon, shares his life-changing experience at the Salem Spine Center. |
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Couple living active lifestyle after bariatric surgeryLona and Terry Riley, of Salem, Oregon, share their experience at Salem Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Center. |
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John F.John F., of Salem, Oregon, truly is an inspiration. His wife, of 57-years, has advanced Alzheimer's disease. She has been to Salem Hospital's emergency department and intensive care unit four times in the past year. |
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Steve W.Steve W. talks about his experiences as a patient for knee surgery and physical therapy at West Valley Hospital in Dallas, Oregon. "The care I received here is probably better than any place I've ever went," says Steve. "The people are great. I think that's the best part of the whole hospital. It's kind of like you're at home." |
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Ruth L.Ruth L. is a breast cancer survivor, and was treated by Dr. Alison Smith at West Valley Hospital in Dallas, Ore. Ruth had surgery at the facility, plus follow-up care and physical therapy. "I am glad for the care that I received here," said Ruth. |
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John S.With his life hanging in the balance, John Stumbo struggled with his mind, body and soul to survive a mysterious and dramatic illness. The former Salem, Ore. pastor and marathon runner struggled through unimaginable medical uncertainty and personal challenges, cheating several deaths, to beat the odds and live to share his story. |
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George S.George says a series of unfortunate medical events, that turned into miracles, eventually led him to the Salem Cancer Institute on the Salem Hospital campus. George was treated there by Dr. William "Bud" Pierce. Today, George is now a stomach and lung cancer survivor. "I cannot sing the praises of Salem Hospital and Dr. Pierce enough. They saved my life. There is no two ways about it," said George. |
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Rob M.Rob M., of Salem, Ore., chose to have weight-loss surgery at Salem Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Center. He weighed 357 pounds and had a 54-inch waist before surgery. Rob now enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle — plus has become a mentor for new patients. |
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Larry W.Larry W., of Dallas, Ore., had back surgery at Salem Hospital, and experienced the personalized care at its Spine Center of Excellence. Larry had a history of back problems. "My back issues were so bad that I had to crawl to get from the bed to the bathroom," said Larry. He now enjoys being active, including walking and bicycling. "I think they really cared about me, and they wanted me to be better," said Larry. |
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Matt R.Matt R., of Salem, OR, recently went to Salem Hospital's Family Birth Center with his pregnant wife. His wife ended up giving birth by C-section for the first time. |
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Gigi S.Active mother, Gigi S. of Corvallis, is back in stride thanks to joint replacement surgery at Salem Hospital. She recovered at Salem Hospital's Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, the first center in Oregon to be nationally certified for total knee and hip replacements. |

















