“I am very thankful. I had a wonderful experience and miss seeing everyone at Northwest Georgia Oncology, but I don’t miss cancer.”

“Without exception, the entire team at NGOC’s Carrollton Cancer Center has treated me with the utmost respect, courtesy and compassion thereby making this journey a whole lot easier to complete,” said Joseph.  “And Dr. Pierce reminds me of my favorite 100-year-old Grand Marnier,” Joseph said.   “That’s special.  Almost as special as the day when I finally hit it big.”

“I would say to other people diagnosed to cancer to make the most of every day. Some days you don’t want to get out of bed and some days are more difficult than others, but don’t give up,” said Ricky. “I was stage three and now I’m clear. People like me usually aren’t around eight years later.”

“Dr. Hahm is a wealth of information,” Ivy said. “She explains things so thoroughly that I don’t worry about the ‘what ifs’? Not having to wonder made me feel secure and confident I could beat breast cancer.” Because Dr. Hahm believed she had a 99 percent cure rate, Ivy believed. An avid reader, Ivy boosted her confidence by learning all she could about her diagnosis – her antidote for being afraid.

“Now that I am retired, I can play golf and spend more time with my wife and family,” said Bunch. “I also am thankful for Dr. Shaffer and the staff at NGOC. It’s nice they are there for me, not far down the road.”

Dr. Carmen Klass of Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers in Marietta was the choice to direct Diane’s cancer treatment and care. “She is fabulous, extremely caring and forthcoming about how cancer affects not only your body, but your life. The personal interaction during my appointments means the world to me,” Diane said. “Dr. Klass told me they would cry with me and hold my hand if I needed them to. I got the feeling we’re all in this together.”

“I don’t know how I survived 2008 without my faith, family and friends,” said Denise, who one year later was in complete remission.  “I had a sanctuary full of people that, one by one, put their hand on me and prayed for healing.  It gave me the strength I needed.”

“When there was no Band-Aid to fix my cancer, we put our trust in God and Dr. Miller,” said Ashley. “Dr. Miller had the wisdom and expertise to make the right cancer treatment choices for me.”

Even more remarkable was her response to the chemotherapy drug, Herceptin.  She holds the NGOC record as the patient treated with the drug for the longest period of time without re-occurrence.  Rhonda’s under the watchful care of Dr. Don Shaffer, who adeptly explained Rhonda’s predicament living with cancer but without active disease.

“Dr. U was incredible through my journey,” says Foulk. “It was such a joy to have someone you could put all your trust in and know everything was going to be ok.”

“Dr. Hermann is very knowledgeable and perfect for me because he’s so straightforward,” said Anne. “I didn’t need anyone to pat my knee and say it was going to be OK. The good Lord was looking out for me by giving me a great surgeon and a great oncologist.”

Her family in North Georgia is full of “warrior-survivors,” so after drying their tears after hearing the news, they decided Shaan’s diagnosis “was one more battle our family was going to fight and win.”

Vickie began radiation treatments in January 2011 and began a rigorous chemotherapy regimen after Dr. Hahm reviewed her cancer-prone family history. Dr. Hahm reassured Vickie her chances of survival were great because of early detection.   “She did a good job at explaining why I needed chemo and convinced me, despite side effects, it was the best route for a cure.”

In 2004, breast cancer became a chapter in her life’s story. Viviana was diagnosed with HER-2 positive breast cancer and, ever resourceful, enlisted a friend in the medical field to “find the best oncologist that you know of so I can start this journey”at Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers.

“It makes a world of difference not having to drive far away,” said Cindy. “When I am tired or don’t feel well I am home in Talking Rock within a few minutes. And if there are any issues, Dr. Shaffer and team are nearby.”

“I cannot thank God enough for this blessing,” says Gallman, “I am very thankful for Dr. Wadehra. I feel like I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the care I received.”