Sharing our stories, sharing our hope.

At New England Cancer Specialists, we know that each of our patients has a unique cancer journey, with unique challenges and stories. We believe that sharing these stories can inspire and support others, no matter what their diagnosis or where they are in the process.

If you would like to share the story of your cancer journey with us and other patients, please click here to learn more.

Multiple Cancers

Pat Funk

Pat Funk Cancer Survivor

You might call Pat Funk, a teacher from Wiscasset, the ultimate survivor. Since 2018, he has beaten two different cancers...read more.

Breast Cancer

The Bourget Family

Bourget Family

High-Risk Cancer Genetics Patients

"No one ever wants to hear “You have cancer. I heard these words in September of 2020, but this is not....read more.

Breast Cancer

Kathleen Capetta

Kathleen Capetta

“I had a very vivid dream at the end of July. It was a physical feeling in the dream. And very calmly after, a voice said...read more.

Breast Cancer

Erica Croxford

Erica Croxford

"When I got the news that I had breast cancer, I was really scared and overwhelmed. But as soon as I got to New England Cancer Specialists...read more.

Breast Cancer

Sarah Emerson

Sarah Emerson

“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33, I was shocked. But I could tell from my first visit to NECS, they've done this before. Read more.

Breast Cancer

Diane Engel

Diane Engel

"When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I figured the doctors would just tell me what to do. But I actually got to make the key decisions." Read more.

Breast Cancer

Gillian Mack

Gillian M

“Today, I received the diagnosis: breast cancer. I never thought I’d be 1 of the 8 women in this category, but here we are… Read more.

Male Breast Cancer

Ron Richards

Ron R.

"I ignored a small lump on my right breast for a month—even when it became painful to touch—because, of course, men don't get breast cancer!" Read more.

Breast Cancer

Tracy Thibodeau

Tracy Thibodeau

“I came to New England Cancer Specialists for a second opinion, on the advice of a friend, and today I’m glad I did. I’d had a routine mammogram...read more.

Colon Cancer

Trevor Maxwell

Trevor M.

Trevor started his life in what he calls “cancerland” focused on his personal outcome. But after experiencing the emotional ups and downs the disease can cause....read more.

Colon Cancer

Kit Pfieffer

Kit P.

“In 2017, my routine 10-year colonoscopy found a nasty surprise: a large tumor right next to my appendix. A follow-up CT scan showed it to be colorectal...read more.

Esophageal Cancer

Kenny Ames

Kenny Ames

A 30-year employee at Bath Iron Works (BIW), by 2016 Kenny had developed arthritis. Like many men, he was not inclined to seek...read more.

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Rachel Lounder

Rachel Lounder with her family

“Years ago, I found a lymph node above my collarbone, so I saw my PCP. I had a biopsy, and it came back falsely benign. I noticed...read more.

 

Leukemia (APL)

Lindsay Diminick

Lindsay Diminick and her family

"About five years ago, I started to experience bruising, fatigue and unexplained nose bleeds. We had been living in Maine...read more.

Lung Cancer

Alexandra Babcock

Alexandra Babcock

Alexandra had never smoked her entire 35 years when she went to her regular doctor with a lingering cough and difficulties breathing...read more.

Lung Cancer

Roy Jenkins

Roy Jenkins

When Roy Jenkins was diagnosed with cancer, he was given less than two years to live. So when Dr. David Benton told Roy about a clinical trial...read more.

Multiple Myeloma

Ben Valentino

Ben Valentino

When Ben was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood, he initially went out of state for treatment. “But it was a long drive...read more.

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Chris St. John

Chris St. John

"Chris was diagnosed with a somewhat rare form of lymphoma, so we chose New England Cancer Specialists for the very best care,” his wife, Janice, explains. Read more.

Pancreatic Cancer

Cheryl Clark

Cheryl Clark

“Dr. Ilyas and his team used every tool to make sure I’m cancer-free. It wasn’t easy, but now I’m back working with Arnie in our lawn business." Read more.

Pancreatic Cancer

Michele Miller

Cheryl Clark

Michele first came to NECS with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Genetic testing revealed that she has a rare genetic condition, the BRCA2 gene mutation...read more.

Prostate Cancer

John Civello

John Civello

“I had surgery for prostate cancer back in 2015 and then went through radiation treatments about a year later, but it still came back. That’s when I went to see Dr. Thomas...read more.

Throat Cancer

Jack Aceto

Jack Aceto

"At a routine physical, the nurse practitioner noticed that my lymph nodes were swollen. She scheduled me for an ultrasound, and I got a call two hours later...read more.

Throat Cancer

Rachel LaPlante

Rachel LaPlante Throat Cancer Patient

"In December of 2016, I returned home from a vacation very sick. At a quick care, they told me I had sinusitis, but antibiotics didn't make it go away...read more.

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