Patient Success Stories

Oct 19, 2026
Erin Laviola
Ending Cancer Starts with Hope: Lakeitha Rousseau’s Story
Stories of Hope
Patient Stories
Breast
Pamela Madsen Patient Story
Sep 29, 2026
City of Hope Orange County
Daring to Dream Again
Faced with recurring breast cancer, acclaimed composer, music educator and grateful City of Hope patient Pamela Madsen transformed adversity into inspiration.
Orange County
Patient Stories
Sep 28, 2026
Abe Rosenberg
When Hope Crossed Oceans: Gift's Story
Los Angeles
Pediatric
Patient Stories
Orange County Grateful Patient Nan Magdits
Sep 21, 2026
City of Hope Orange County
“Hope Goes Everywhere with Me”: How One Woman Found Lifesaving Cancer Care at City of Hope
Facing a difficult diagnosis and limited access to specialty cancer care, Nan Magdits traveled 1,700 miles for lifesaving expertise and treatments — and a new chance at life.
Orange County
Patient Stories
Sergei Barbashov Grateful Patient Story
Sep 14, 2026
City of Hope Orange County
As a Biochemist, He Trusted the Science. As a Patient with Cancer, He Trusted City of Hope.
After advanced treatment for multiple myeloma, Sergei Barbashov is back to embracing life with a simple motto: Don't delay.
Orange County
Patient Stories
Joshua G. Cohen, M.D. and grateful patient Cynthia Peck
Sep 9, 2026
City of Hope Orange County
Ovarian cancer survivor’s steady focus is her key to healing
Cynthia Peck was signing paperwork before her first round of chemotherapy when the seriousness of her condition and the journey ahead hit her.
Orange County
Patient Stories