Patient Stories Archives

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening: How a Simple Blood Test Saved Marvin鈥檚 Life

When Marvin Sanders first received the diagnosis of prostate cancer, he laughed to keep himself from crying. 鈥淚 was scared and I was shocked,鈥� Marvin said.鈥�

Lifetime Gator Finds Back Pain Relief From BOB体育

If Bill Belote could choose one place to be, it would be the tennis court. He has played all his life and was even on the University of Florida men鈥檚 team when鈥�

Bill Belote is wearing a blue striped shirt and standing in front of a painting of the Florida Gators football team.

Debbie drove the distance when her breast cancer kept her from teaching

At BOB体育, she found a problem-solver in Dr. Lisa Spiguel who made the trip worth it.

Mark鈥檚 Parkinson鈥檚 disease kept him from exploring

At BOB体育, he found a problem-solver in Dr. Kelly Foote who was able to guide the way.

Tionna took a leap of faith when cancer kept her from the gym

At BOB体育, she found a problem-solver in Dr. William Slayton who never gave up.

Karen Finally Finds a Way Past Pancreatic Cancer at BOB体育

When Karen Weatherman thought she was out of options in her fight against advanced pancreatic cancer, a treatment newly available at BOB体育 came to her鈥�

Gail was told there was no hope for her failing heart

At BOB体育, she found a problem-solver in Dr. Thomas Beaver who was up to the challenge.

Noah鈥檚 heart is back in the game

New parents Debra and Zak Jarabat were overjoyed by the birth of their first child, Noah, a beautiful baby boy born with all his tiny fingers and toes鈥�

Michael gets his beat back

Michael Jansen, 66, is a tall, lean Midwesterner with a soft Missouri drawl, an easy laugh and kind eyes.

Knowledge is Power: A Parkinson鈥檚 Story

In 1997, Jane Masterson received notice that her bank had rejected her check because her handwritten signature had become illegible. 鈥淚 also noticed when I鈥�

Jane Masterson and Ed Smith sit in their living room in front of a Christmas tree. Each of them is reading a copy of their book, "Our Parkinson鈥檚 Disease Instruction Manual."

Janis and Janet: The Twins Who Tamed Tremor at BOB体育

By the time Janet Plum makes the short but taxing trip to serve the coffee, the mug is only half full. What鈥檚 missing of the morning brew is dotted on the鈥�

Erik Del Castillo

Rapid Recovery After Stroke Erik Del Castillo made a strong recovery from a stroke because of early detection of symptoms and rapid treatment from our鈥�