It’s been a long few years for her family. In August 2016, the family, including older son Harrison, had gone to a fair and Alex, then 11 years old, hit his knee.
As a colorectal surgeon, Anthony Dakwar, MD, FACS, of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, has seen plenty of challenging medical cases and quick recoveries. But the case of Michael Buechi, 52, is one he’ll remember for a long time.
Cheryl has also been a proud supporter of the Ride for Roswell for 17 years alongside her wife, Barb. All of this makes Cheryl the perfect person to represent cancer patients and light the torch at the 2022 Celebration of Hope on Friday, June 24.
Deciding to seek a second opinion turned out to be the first of the many times Stefanie appreciated the individualized, multidisciplinary care she got from Roswell Park’s team of experts.
Dan is quick to credit his incredible recovery to his care team. “All I know is that, if not for Roswell Park, I would not be alive today. I have no doubt in my mind. I’m very fortunate that things worked out the way they did.”
"I told Dr. Ozturk that she had given me one of the best birthday gifts ever: a totally new self-image,” Sheila says. “It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this good about my body.”
Marilyn and Kevin Sittniewski have been together and married for more than three decades. Over the years, they’ve shared quite a lot, but they never expected to share leukemia.
When it comes to young adults going through a cancer diagnosis, Erik stresses the importance of asking for help. “Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for someone to talk to.”
