Patient story

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

Gaylene Eisenach of San Diego cooking in her kitchen

Finding relief from chronic back pain

Chronic back pain was stealing Gaylene’s joy until a minimally invasive surgery at Sharp helped her reclaim her mobility — and her spark.

Webster Taracatac of Saipan at Sharp Allison deRose Rehabilitation Center in San Diego

Saipan to San Diego: Global Patient Services in action

After a life-changing injury in Saipan, a young man’s journey to recovery takes him thousands of miles to San Diego.

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A “cut” above the rest: Helping patients outpace cancer

Sharp patient of 16 years, Haven Qualman, dives into what sets Sharp’s quality of care apart.

Three types of lung cancer, one remarkable patient

Theola Campbell is making a full recovery after it was found she had three different forms of lung cancer at the same time.

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From patient to advocate: Eddie’s prostate cancer journey

Eddie learned the importance of compassion while working at Sharp, which would prove to be valuable in his next chapter as an advocate for men’s health.

The power of early detection and innovative medicine

Karen’s non-COVID pneumonia diagnosis leads to the discovery of lung cancer and Afib, taking her on a health journey she never expected.

Dr. Kalpana Chalasani aneurysm video story

In the right hands: A Sharp doctor’s brain aneurysm journey

Driving in her car, Dr. Kalpana Chalasani knew what the worst headache of her life meant. She shares her story of The Sharp Experience.

Sisters Francine Maigue and Theresa Maigue Bendorf of San Diego

Family honors loved one through lung cancer advocacy

Theresa Maigue Bendorf keeps the legacy of her sister, Francine, alive through her family’s lung cancer advocacy and community outreach.

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