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Laura Takes Charge of her High Risk for Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer

Laura Takes Charge of her High Risk for Breast Cancer

Read about Laura's battle with stage 3 breast cancer, her treatment plan at El Camino Health, and the compassionate care that made a difference in her journey.

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Ashley's story
Gynecologic Cancer

How One CrossFit Athlete Championed Cervical Cancer Before Becoming A Mom

Explore Ashley's fight against cervical cancer and her return to CrossFit competition. A tale of courage, recovery, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

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George R.: Beating Throat Cancer with El Camino Health
Head & Neck Cancer

George R.: Beating Throat Cancer with El Camino Health

George R. credits the El Camino Health Cancer Center with providing the medical care — and genuine caring — that he needed to fight throat cancer.

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Carol: My Year of Treatment for Triple Positive Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer

Carol: My Year of Treatment for Triple Positive Breast Cancer

In the third trimester of her first pregnancy, Carol was scratching at the pregnancy rash covering her body when she felt a lump in her breast.

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Agostino and Gayle
Blood Cancer

Cancer Diagnosis Won’t Stop Octogenarian Soccer Player

In early 2019, Agostino and his wife Gayle received the shocking diagnosis that he had leukemia, and without treatment, only three to six months to live.

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Breast Cancer Was No Match for Michelle
Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Was No Match for Michelle

Read about Michelle's courageous fight against breast cancer, showcasing her unwavering spirit and the compassionate care she received from El Camino Health.

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Geeta’s Story: Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer

Geeta’s Story: Breast Cancer

When Geeta was six months pregnant, she found a suspicious lump in her breast — an expectant mother's worst nightmare.

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