Forever Grateful
I was treated for a very serious cancerous spinal cord tumor at St. John's Mercy from ages 15 to 21. I underwent many surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and had a stem cell transplant. I was treated by many doctors, including Dr. Bergamini, Dr. Hanson, Dr. Mantovani, Dr. Picker, Dr. Frazier, Dr. Blucher, Dr. Craddock, and Dr. Bell. I am alive because of these amazing people. They never gave up on me. I have had no sign of cancer for five and a half years! I am forever grateful to the people at St. John's Mercy.
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