“I also appreciated that all of my appointments were at the same facility and that the doctors worked as a group to discuss the results of my various tests."
“I was given a choice to see a doctor at another facility, but because of what I know about my wife’s work and the cutting- edge research and treatment at Roswell Park, of course I went to Roswell Park.”
Instead of ringing the bell by herself, Robyn invited Jody to join her. After all, if it weren’t for Jody’s advice, support and guidance, Robyn’s journey might have been very different.
“Right from the moment you walk in, you’re a little panicky, but from the security person to the receptionist to all the onboarding, every person treated me with dignity,” she says.
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.
