Stories of Hope in the Hall of Hope

Along this hall are the stories of patients, families and caregivers who have faced cancer.

The hopes they express are as diverse as the lives of the people who have been affected.

Some speak of hope for remission. Most tell of hope for well-being, vitality and peace of spirit. All illustrate courage in the face of difficulty.

Hope is magnified by access to the care provided by a cancer services team dedicated to making a positive difference in every patient.

Lehigh Valley Hospital is committed to giving hope to every patient by providing high quality diagnostic and treatment services, surgical expertise, state-of-the-art technology, expert use of the best treatments available, and, most importantly, caring, supportive doctors, nurses and counselors.

The stories illustrate how cancer affects us all, and inspire us as a community to come together to support and care for the people we love.

Gregory R. Harper, M.D., Ph.D.
Physician in Chief, Cancer Services
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
April 2004

	A Jewel in Her Own Right How a cancer surviror brings hope to others More >>
	A Lesson In Life Cancer changed Brian Hersh’s life, but didn’t stop him from graduating with his class More >>
	A Renewed Appetite for Life A surgeon’s gentle touch cures Agnes Bishie of a rare disease More >>
	Cultivating Hope for Reproductive Cancers Agnes Balliet plants the Garden of Hope More >>
	Giving Back How two local people turned misfortune into an opportunity to help others More >>
	Head and Neck Cancers They no longer mean loss of voice or facial disfigurement, thanks to today’s skills and technologies More >>
	I wouldn’t have to lose my breast. “Saving my life was the most important thing to me. But it was very appealing when Dr. Harper said I wouldn’t have to lose my breast.” More >>
	Journey Through the Cancer Experience Compassionate staff guides him through More >>
	Local Attorney Survives Trial by Lung Cancer “Dr. Singer saved my life,” he says. “I’ve never known a doctor with as much skill and dedication to his patients.” More >>
	Nurse Practitioner Survives a Brain Tumor And Has Hope for Others More >>
	Prostate Cancer Consulting a team of specialists gives you the insight to make an informed decision More >>
	She’s No Ordinary Patient Tammy Miller writes a book about the lighter side of breast cancer and features Aaron Bleznak, M.D., as head of her humor team. More >>
	When Cancer Is in the Family How daughters of women with ovarian cancer take charge of their own health More >>
	Why I Survived Carole Moretz and her husband, Ray, lived the cancer experience and today cherish their time together. More >>
	‘We’re Going to Beat This’ How hormone therapy helped Bernie Durant survive prostate cancer More >>
	“A mammogram takes just minutes, and it could save your life - like it saved mine. Cynthia Shelly’s breast cancer was detected early with a mammogram. More >>
	“I see things differently now. I dont sweat the little stuff. Joe Galey’s bout with colorectal cancer was as bad as it gets More >>
	“I was the kind of person who tanned easily and never burned" "I was in the sun constantly when I was younger” More >>
	“I’m Here for YOU. I Have Time." It’s a slogan Kathie Keim, R.N., lived every day of her life, even as she battled a deadly disease. More >>