By Emily Williams When asked to speak about her appreciation for the Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation and the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Molly Miller’s first response is, “Wayne would be so good at this. “The thing about Wayne – his personality was like a light,” Miller said. “He was always able to see things in such a great way and he was … [Read more...]
A Gut Instinct: Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Lessley Hynson Was Named UAB Cancer Center Volunteer of the Year, Among 2018 Faces of GI Cancer
By Emily Williams According to the National Cancer Institute, the percent of patients who survived pancreatic cancer from 2008 to 2014 was 8.5 percent. The estimated number of new cases for 2018 is 55,440, with an estimated 44,330 deaths. It’s no wonder Lessley Hynson sees herself as incredibly fortunate to have survived pancreatic cancer for the past 11½ years. With a … [Read more...]