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Jack’s Story

“It was luck that caught my throat cancer—but my NECS team’s expertise is what has me feeling normal again.” Jack Aceto of Cape Elizabeth, Throat Ca…

Kenny’s Story

“Thanks to NECS, my dad is here to spend time with his grandson.” Miranda Tracy with her father, Kenny Ames of Waldoboro, Esophageal Cancer Patient

Alexandra’s Story

“As a non-smoker, I was shocked to get lung cancer. But as a NECS patient, I am really, really happy about my prognosis.” Alexandra Babcock of Portl…

The Bourget Family Story

“Knowing we are BRCA II gene carriers opened many options for monitoring and prevention.” Robyn Bourget of Limington, Maine, High-Risk Cancer Geneti…

Kathleen’s Story

“So much of this journey is to advocate for yourself. It’s so refreshing to have doctors that are in that fight with you, that you don’t have to figh…

John’s Story

“My type of prostate cancer may not be curable, but New England Cancer Specialists is helping me live a longer life.” John Civello of Orr’s Island…

Cheryl’s Story

“I was scared at first. But once my NECS team went to work, I knew I wasn’t alone.” Cheryl Clark of Kennebunk, Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

Erica’s Story

“Welcoming a baby boy into our family after my cancer treatment has been a dream come true!” Erica Croxford of Windham, Breast Cancer Survivor

Lindsay’s Story

“My nurses at NECS became my first friends after moving to Maine. It’s bittersweet that now I only need to see them once a year!” Lindsay Diminick o…

Sarah’s Story

“My team at New England Cancer Specialists feels almost like family.” Sarah Emerson of Westbrook, Breast Cancer Survivor

Diane’s Story

“Dr. Nackos really gets how a woman feels going through breast cancer.” Diane Engel of Topsham, Breast Cancer Survivor

Pat’s Story

As a survivor of multiple cancers, Wiscasset’s Pat Funk knows first-hand the importance of starting treatment early. You might call Pat Funk, a te…

Roy’s Story

“A clinical trial at New England Cancer Specialists has given me eight extra years…and counting.” Roy Jenkins of Wiscasset, Lung Cancer Survivor

Rachel’s Story

“When they said I was cancer-free, I was just elated.” Rachel LaPlante of Westbrook, Throat Cancer Patient

Rachel Lounder

“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 there was still swe…

Gillian’s Story

“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…” Gillian Mack of Windham…

Trevor Maxwell

“As a colon cancer survivor, I urge everyone out there— especially you men—to get screened early!” Trevor Maxwell, Colorectal Cancer Patient

Michele’s Story

“My team at New England Cancer Specialists is knowledgeable, effective and supportive. I couldn’t ask for more.” Michele Miller, Breast & Pancreatic…

Kit’s Story

“Thanks to immunotherapy treatment at New England Cancer Specialists, I have cancer but I’m not even sick!” Kit Pfeiffer of Whitefield, Colon Cancer…

Ron Richards

“If you thought, ‘men don’t get breast cancer,’ it’s time to think again.” Ron Richards of South Hiram, Male Breast Cancer Survivor

Chris’ Story

“My doctor saved my life. Our Financial Advocate saved our family.” Chris St. John of South Portland, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor

Tracy’s Story

“I wondered, who’s going to be there for my daughter? Until I came to New England Cancer Specialists. Now I have hope!” Tracy Thibodeau of Falmouth…

Ben’s Story

“There, they barely knew my name. Here, they treat me like a VIP.” Ben Valentino of Kennebunk, Multiple Myeloma Survivor