Cancer puts life in perspective
Cancer puts life in perspective. Daily inconveniences become insignificant in comparison to the things that truly matter. For Alexis Quance, it's having the chance to experience life as a normal teenager. For David Headley, it's strengthening the bond with his family. For Mercedes Velasquez, it's continuing to be the same mom to her children.
Lisa Marshall
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For several years, Marshall focused on her work commitments and serving on the Henrico County School Board. By age 57, a busy schedule occupied most of her time, and mammograms were not a main concern despite national guidelines that recommend them annually for women at that age.
Kay Congdon
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As a human resources consultant, Massey patient Kay Congdon devotes her career to evaluating client engagement and system processes within companies. After a diagnosis of recurrent breast cancer, she began treatment at Massey and was immediately impressed by the level of communication and support that she encountered. In this powerful testimonial, Kay shares her story and expresses gratitude for the collaborative and compassionate care she received from Massey team members.
Dodge Havens
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Coming from a lineage of world-class canoeists, sports have always been a part of Dodge Havens' life. Despite more than five years of aggressive treatments for stage 4 kidney cancer, he still maintains a positive outlook and continues to do the things that bring him joy. Watch as Dodge describes his journey and shares the knowledge he has gained.
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