Courageous Stories
Thousands of patients, thousands of stories ... each one as personal and unique as the cancer they faced. They all have at least two things in common though, their courageous attitude and the power of The Mercy Touch® at every step.
Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32, Robyn Cornick affirms “it was definitely worth the drive to Mercy” to receive the compassionate, expert care of medical oncologist Deb Wilbur, MD.
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In his woodworking shop, Ted Beuter is familiar with the importance
of precision and patience. The final result is always a masterpiece.
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Brita Loynachan has the heart and drive of a champion. She's the mother of three and an accomplished triathlete. It's that desire to forge ahead and win that helped her overcome a battle against breast cancer.
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Kathie McWhirter considers herself blessed. The warm, friendly Mt. Pleasant woman sees only the silver lining of any
cloud on her horizon. Even breast cancer.
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Jodie Bennett was dealing with a nasty cough in early 2009. As a
nurse and mother of two young children, it was slowing her down. She
stopped at a walk-in clinic to get checked out.
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Two to four weeks. That’s how much time James Robinson, 49, Cedar
Rapids, was given to live. That was 10 years ago. Today, he’s
celebrating a decade of survival.
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When breast cancer survivor Melinda Tomsic completed Thrive, Mercy’s
cancer fitness & wellness program, she was eight lbs. lighter and 3" smaller around the waist.
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For some, adversity transforms, turning pain and loss into compassionate outreach. Renee Smith is such a person.
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Fighting breast cancer alone is one fear patients at Mercy Women’s
Center will never have to face. No one knows that better than Jerrie
Bourgo, Cedar Rapids.
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Harvey Miller's pro-active, can-do approach to life has served him
well many times, but perhaps none so well as when he faced a
cancer diagnosis.
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Rebecca Jacobs was pondering champagne choices at the
grocery store for a New Year’s Eve party she and her husband would be
hosting that night when her doctor called.
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Lorraine Irwin knows how to take care of herself. Since childhood,
she's been a responsible, reliable caregiver for her family and, later,
her husband.
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