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Patient Stories | May 31, 2012

Scripps Helps Keep Cop’s Cancer Under Arrest

As a San Diego police officer, Christopher Smith forged a strong and steady demeanor that served him well in his battle with colon cancer.
Patient Stories | April 29, 2012

Cancer Screenings Helped Save Loretta’s Skin

In 2004, doctors noticed a suspicious-looking mole on Padres infielder Mark Loretta’s chest during a routine skin cancer screening.
Patient Stories | April 4, 2012

Cancer Journey Helps Scripps Provider Raise Game

As a manager of radiation therapy, Bruce Buttermore has helped provide compassionate care to thousands of cancer patients. In 2010, he become a patient.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2012

Is It Your Stomach—Or Your Heart?

What she thought was indigestion turned out to be a serious heart condition. Learn about Calista Davis’ story and her experience at Scripps Health.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2012

Racing to Heart Health

Learn about Mary Rose, an athlete who overcame a heart condition and kept her active lifestyle after a heart procedure at Scripps Health in San Diego.
Patient Stories | February 13, 2012

Radiation Inspires 29-Year-Old Fighting Breast Cancer

When Michelle Reyes was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, she rallied quickly when her Scripps physicians explained that cancer was only a word.
Patient Stories | December 21, 2011

Liver Transplant Gives Man a Second Chance at Life

Richard Perez is Scripps Green Hospital's 500th liver transplant patient.
Scripps Health patient Richard Perez overcomes liver disease with the help of a liver transplant at Scripps Green Hospital.
Patient Stories | July 13, 2011

Offering Protection from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Rhina and Hector Paredes created the Eric Paredes Safe a Life Foundation after their son's death to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
Patient Stories | June 26, 2011

Scripps Returns Teacher to Head of Class

Respected teacher Ticia Bracher returns to the classroom after successfully completing therapy at the Scripps brain injury day treatment program.
Patient Stories | May 1, 2011

Scripps Cancer Patient Honored at Padres Game

Michelle Reyes of Chula Vista used social networking to help raise awareness and resources for cancer after being diagnosed with breast cancer.