Patient Success Stories

Both Facing Cancer, a Navy Sailor and His Mom Became Each Other’s Lifeline
May 6, 2026
City of Hope Orange County
Both Facing Cancer, a Navy Sailor and His Mom Became Each Other’s Lifeline
Gunner’s Mate Jay Pena crossed an ocean to be there for his mother’s cancer surgery. Then his own fight began.
Orange County
Patient Stories
Apr 2, 2026
City of Hope
Continuation of Care: From Patient to Beacon of Hope
For native Georgian Kathy, her journey with City of Hope® Atlanta is a full circle example of the power of community.  
Patient Stories
Sonnet and Annette Moore
Jan 8, 2026
Katie Neith
Navigating Genetic Risks: A Mother and Daughter Face a BRCA1 Diagnosis Together
Sonnet and Annette Moore are part of City of Hope Atlanta’s high-risk program that helps patients detect, mitigate, or possibly even avert hereditary breast and reproductive cancers
Stories of Hope
Patient Stories
Atlanta
Zoom wedding after diagnosis
Jan 6, 2026
Katie Neith
Getting Back on Track: Young Stage 4 Lymphoma Survivor Looks to the Future
Jeff Henry, 34, was weeks away from his wedding when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Stories of Hope
Patient Stories
Brittany Powell and Lauren Norris Article
Nov 20, 2025
Katie Neith
Best Friends on a Mission: Navigating Breast Cancer Together
Two young moms who met at City of Hope Atlanta during breast cancer treatment are now helping others through their podcast.
Stories of Hope
Patient Stories
Atlanta
Sidney Raskind article
Nov 17, 2025
Katie Neith
Turning Loss Into Action: Sidney Raskind’s Mission to Raise Stomach Cancer Awareness
Sidney Raskind, an online content creator with millions of followers, is using his platform to share his stomach cancer journey.
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Patient Stories