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Ricky Dryden

Ricky Dryden of Lyman, ME, Colon Cancer Survivor

“My name is Ricky, and I love cars. I’ve always had a passion for vehicles—fixing them, racing them, whatever it takes to have a good time with them. And I […]

Amber Jean Nickel

Amber-Jean Nickel of Falmouth, ME, Breast Cancer Survivor

“Hi, my name is Amber-Jean and I am a planner. I am also a cancer survivor. “First, you must understand how integrally woven being in control is to my core. […]

Rachel Lounder

Lisbon, Maine – Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor

“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 […]

Kathleen’s Story

Camden, Maine, Breast Cancer Patient

“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 fight against.” Kathleen Capetta of Camden, Maine, Breast Cancer Patient

Gillian’s Story

Gillian Mack of Windham, Maine, Breast Cancer Patient

“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, Maine, Breast Cancer Patient

The Bourget Family Story

Robyn Bourget of Limington, Maine, High-Risk Cancer Genetics Patient

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

Pat’s Story

Wiscasset, Maine, Cancer Survivor

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 teacher from Wiscasset, the ultimate survivor. Since […]

Rachel’s Story

Rachel LaPlante of Westbrook, Throat Cancer Patient

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

Jack’s Story

Jack Aceto of Cape Elizabeth, Throat Cancer Patient

“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 Cancer Patient

John’s Story

John Civello of Orr’s Island, Prostate Cancer Patient

“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, Prostate Cancer Patient

Michele’s Story

Michele Miller, Breast & Pancreatic Cancer Patient

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

Cheryl’s Story

Cheryl Clark of Kennebunk, Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

“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

Chris’ Story

Chris St. John of South Portland, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor

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

Ben’s Story

Ben Valentino of Kennebunk, Multiple Myeloma Survivor

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

Roy’s Story

Roy Jenkins of Wiscasset, Lung Cancer Survivor

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

Alexandra’s Story

Alexandra Babcock of Portland, Lung Cancer Survivor

“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 Portland, Lung Cancer Survivor

Lindsay’s Story

Lindsay Diminick of Scarborough, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Patient

“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 of Scarborough, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Patient

Kenny’s Story

Miranda Tracy with her father, Kenny Ames of Waldoboro, Esophageal Cancer Patient

“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

Kit’s Story

Kit Pfeiffer of Whitefield, Colon Cancer Survivor

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

Trevor Maxwell

Trevor Maxwell, Colorectal Cancer Patient

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

Tracy’s Story

Tracy Thibodeau of Falmouth, Breast Cancer Survivor

“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, Breast Cancer Survivor

Ron Richards

Ron Richards of South Hiram, Male Breast Cancer Survivor

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

Diane’s Story

Diane Engel of Topsham, Breast Cancer Survivor

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

Sarah’s Story

Sarah Emerson of Westbrook, Breast Cancer Survivor

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

Erica’s Story

Erica Croxford of Windham, Breast Cancer Survivor

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

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