Patient Stories

Jan Winchester

A Cancer Survivor’s Crafts Bring Comfort and Joy to Patients

A real-life Mrs. Claus, cancer survivor Jan Winchester, returns to spread joy, laughter, and love where it’s needed most.

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Phil Howard with food pantry staff and volunteers.

Personally Connecting With Healing Harvest

Dartmouth Cancer Center patient Phil Howard moves from hesitant to advocate for a crucial support service for all patients.

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Andrea Melville and Caroline Tavelli-Abar

The Gallery of Light: Andrea and Caroline’s Story of Art in Healing

The paths of two breast cancer journeys intersect at a shared experience and love of art. The result is an enduring friendship.

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Lexi Springs

Our Patients. Their Stories. Lexi Springs

A fast heart rate and shoulder pain led Lexi Springs down and back up a road of unexpected twists.

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Janette Coombs, Nick, Annie Aquila

Fueling cars and kindness from patient to patient

A project started by Dartmouth Cancer Center patient Janette Coombs as a way to involve her son, Nicholas, has flourished into a meaningful mission that brings relief to many other patients.

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