Patient Success Stories

Read inspiring stories about our patients and find out why they’re glad they chose Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Brain Cancer



Breast Cancer


Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Lori Piltz, R.N., of Allentown, Pa., was diagnosed with this rare disease. More >>

A Better Drug for Preventing Breast Cancer?
Betty Heckman of Allentown, Pa., participated in a clinical trial to help other women. now she wants to help others. More >>


Esophageal Cancer


One Man’s Triumph Over Esophageal Cancer
Donald Winterhalt, of Emmaus, Pa., had so much trouble swallowing that he lost 30 pounds last year. More >>


Ovarian Cancer


New Hope for the ‘Silent’ Cancer
It’s vital to pay attention to ovarian cancer symptoms and risk. More >>

New Mom Beats Cancer
Sarah Blakely of Allentown overcame aggressive ovarian cancer that was detected when she was pregnant. More >>


Leukemia


He’s a True Miracle
Brett Bonney of Easton, Pa., and his family find life-saving cancer care close to home. More >>


Liver Cancer


My Life Is Better Now
Wayne Paupst of Albrightsville, Pa., thrives after defeating liver cancer. More >>


Lung Cancer


New Hope for Lung Cancer
John Hornick of Beaver Meadows, Pa., beats the odds. More >>


Melanoma



Prostate Cancer


How Bernie Beat Prostate Cancer
Bernie Durant, of Allentown, Pa., prides himself on strength and survival. More >>


Testicular Cancer


A Lesson In Life
Cancer changed Brian Hersh’s life, but didn’t stop him from graduating with his class. More >>