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
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
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
“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
"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
“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
"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
“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.
Breast Cancer
Amber-Jean Nickel
"My first appointment at New England Cancer Specialists with Dr. Battelli was heartening. She assured me that even though I was the sick one...read more.
Male Breast Cancer
Ron Richards
"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
“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
Ricky Dryden
When they lowered the recommended age for first colonoscopy screenings from 50 to 45, my wife made appointments for both of us right away. Read more.
Colon Cancer
Trevor Maxwell
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
“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
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
“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
"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 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
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
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 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
“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
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
“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
"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
"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.
