Patient Success Stories

Lifesaving gynecologic cancer care at City of Hope Orange County transformed this family’s journey.

City of Hope Orange County grateful patient Caroline de Vaulx discovered a team of breast cancer survivors who helped her move forward, one synchronized stroke at a time.

Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, City of Hope South Bay patient Lesley Davis Green chose honesty with her kids — and wrote a children's book about her journey.

Elementary school teacher and mother of two Heather Sanders struggled with swallowing problems for several years. In 2024, with both of her children off at college, she felt it was time to focus on her own health. She made an appointment with a gastroenterologist to see if her swallowing issues could be fixed and decided to proceed with an upper endoscopy.

After a breast cancer diagnosis at age 37, Lakeitha Rousseau found strength, hope and a renewed purpose helping others as a nurse and advocate.

Faced with recurring breast cancer, acclaimed composer, music educator and grateful City of Hope patient Pamela Madsen transformed adversity into inspiration.