Patient Stories
SMJH Volunteer and cancer survivor was just a few years out from a major cardiac event when he got the surprising news from his SMJH doctor that he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer. A retired intelligence analyst with deep interests in medical writing, photography, and Slavic folklore (especially…
“We are very lucky to have a hospital like Sentara Martha Jefferson in this community. The people there really care, and they treat everyone with empathy and compassion.”
“From the moment we walked in, everyone at the hospital understood what was happening and how stressed we were with other parts of our lives. We are very grateful for the team at Sentara Martha Jefferson.” – Michelle, Kenzie’s Mom
Like all expectant mothers, Amy Plopper ultimately just wanted to have a healthy baby her second time around. To make that happen, she collaborated closely with her Sentara Martha Jefferson team of physicians to realize her ideal birth plans.
“I went on this fly-fishing retreat, which was fabulous and exceeded my expectations, and endeavor in some nice things amidst the hard time. It helped me stay positive.” – Jacqueline, Patient
“Often, right next to the patient, is a caregiver who’s under a tremendous amount of stress.” – Katy Kreienbaum, Caregiver Center Coordinator
After losing beloved family members to cancer and enduring multiple breast biopsies herself, Franchesca “Fran” Fede Gomez counts herself blessed to be cancer free.