University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Colon Cancer Survivor: Mary Carlene's Story

Dec 31, 2015

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"As soon as I met with him, I knew I was in the right place," said Mary Carlene Shedd, colon cancer survivor who received treatment from Dr. Konstantin Umanskiy at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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From the Oncology Ward to the Maternity Ward, the Story of an Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Team Xplore

Dec 31, 2015

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This video features 28-year-old Jennifer Bishop, an ovarian cancer survivor, and her doctor, Diane Yamada, MD, section chief for gynecologic oncology at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Jennifer shares her personal story including diagnosis, treatment and her life as a new mother. Dr. Yamada discusses ovarian cancer survivorship, improved treatment outcomes and innovative research happening at the Medical Center.