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The latest patient stories from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Stanley Papel of San Diego with a mug for Sharp HealthCare

A lifetime of mugs turns into a legacy gift

Stanley Papel and his dad sold over 300 million mugs, starting when Disneyland opened. Now, Stanley is paying it forward with a donation to Sharp.

From addiction to helping others heal

David shares his story of overcoming alcohol and opioid addiction, crediting his recovery to the treatment he received at Sharp McDonald Center.

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Program offers hope to patients with prostate cancer (video)

Pluvicto, a cutting-edge molecular therapy, targets cancer cells and has fewer side effects for patients.

Leonard Harrington of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Rare disease brings San Diego man to Sharp (video)

A rare and life-threatening disease left Leonard Harrington facing severe complications, including amputations.

Andrew Ceperley Knee Replacement Sharp Grossmont Before Surgery

From Palm Springs to San Diego for The Sharp Experience

Andrew traveled from Palm Springs to San Diego for knee replacement surgery and found care that helped him get back to the activities he loves.

Colleagues help prevent future strokes for Sharp employee

A team of dedicated colleagues at Sharp Memorial Hospital used cutting-edge techniques to safeguard a fellow employee's health and prevent future strokes.

Keeping hope alive amid scams and setbacks

Despite struggles in life, Bart Newsom saw moments of hope and grace, prompting him to reach out for help.

Susan Meyer of San Diego with her family

Planning for the unexpected: What one mom learned in labor

For one mom who didn’t get the natural birth she hoped for, she drew strength from the unexpected and didn’t let it define her as a mother.

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