Incredible Stories

Colorectal Cancer Program

Patient Stories

Meet patients who have received care in the Colorectal Cancer Program and learn their inspirational stories:

Father of Two Finds Hope and Treatment for Stage III Rectal Cancer

Jeff Foshey of Milwaukee believed he had simply developed a hemorrhoid, so when he was diagnosed with stage III rectal cancer in late 2008, his mild concern turned quickly to despair. Within 24 hours, however, those thoughts gave way to hope as his medical team at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center reassured the 39-year-old father of two that survival and a return to coaching his sons’ baseball teams were within reach. Under the direction of a highly specialized, well-coordinated team of Medical College physicians, Jeff received the most advanced, innovative treatment available. Read more about Jeff’s experience in The Medical College of Wisconsin's 2009 Annual Report.

A Survivor’s Story

When Jean Johnson was diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer, she enlisted a team of top specialists at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin to help her weave a new life free of cancer. Read more about Jean’s experience in the Clinical Cancer Center's 2010 Special Report.

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