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Patient stories

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Patient Care

A battle with cancer leads to a spark of inspiration

September 30, 2020
Blake Derksen, diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 16, now works in animation
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Patient Care

Twelve-year-old boy who battled cancer and paralysis continues to overcome

September 28, 2020
Davis Galluzo was 2 years old when diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Linda Sanchez

Health & Wellness

Linda Sanchez: Set on a path toward healing

September 22, 2020
Patient finds healing after dealing with years of childhood trauma
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Patient Care

Living through a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

June 19, 2020
One woman shares her story of courage and grit
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Health & Wellness

Coping with cancer during COVID-19

May 11, 2020
A patient and therapist offer hope
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Patient Care

Back from the brink of death — an infant’s struggle with a devastating disease

March 3, 2020
Gabriela Hernandez’s fight with necrotizing enterocolitis, the determination of her doctor and the strength of her family
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Patient Care

How one teen's sinus infection and brain surgery changed his life

February 20, 2020
In June, Michael Phipps underwent a craniectomy after a sinus infection had spread to the brain and infected the bone.
Physician and the new mothers reunite and share their story

Patient Care

A heart transplant doctor’s life-saving connection saves two new mothers

February 14, 2020
Physician and the new mothers reunite and share their story
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Patient Care

A transplant patient’s home of hope: a support group

January 24, 2020
A kidney-pancreas transplant patient shares his support group experience
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Patient Care

Airline pilots pay a visit to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

January 23, 2020
Pilots for Kids organization bring gifts for pediatric patients
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