Category Archives: Patient Stories
Breast Cancer Survivor Gives Back to Botsford Nurses
Sometimes, Botsford patients are so grateful they want to do more than just say ‘thank you.’ Find out what one breast cancer survivor did to say thanks to her nurses. Continue reading →
Posted in Around Botsford, Cancer, Patient Stories
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Tagged alan maxey, botsford foundation, breast cancer survivor, diana kohler, karen maxey, nurses week, nursing lecture
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How to Avoid a Heart Attack: Survivor tells his story and lessons learned
John was only 52 when he almost died from a heart attack. Here, he tells his story in his own words, including the lesson he learned and wants you to know about. Continue reading →
Posted in Patient Stories, Prevention
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Tagged cardiac rehab, dr. mark rasak, heart attack, john chestnut, laurie winstrand, prevent a heart attack, trauma services
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How to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy
Ann, a Botsford Cancer Center patient, explains how a new technology has helped her keep her hair during chemotherapy. Continue reading →
Posted in Cancer, Patient Stories, Technology, Treatment
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Tagged botsford cancer center, Cancer, cancer treatment center, chemotherapy hair loss, cold cap therapy, dr. jeffrey margolis, penguin cold cap
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Preventing Code Blues at Botsford Hospital
You’ve probably seen a code blue happen on TV or in movies, but at Botsford, this special team does everything they can do prevent them from happening. Continue reading →
Posted in Around Botsford, Patient Stories, Technology
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Tagged code blue, critical care, rapid assessment team
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Patient Attends Daughter’s Wedding via Skype
Tim Lash was stuck in a hospital bed and upset he would miss his daughter’s wedding. But his nurses and doctors wouldn’t hear of it. Continue reading →
