You're not alone. A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but at Sarcoma Oncology Center, we understand the unique challenges faced by sarcoma patients.
On this page, you'll find inspiring stories from patients who have walked similar paths. Our patients bravely share their experiences, from the initial shock of diagnosis to the journey through treatment at our center.
Discover how our team's expertise, compassionate care, and innovative approaches helped them navigate this difficult time and find hope. We hope their stories can help empower and inspire you.
“I was talking to some other people here who thought I was so lucky to have gotten the referral here so quickly when they said they’d been waiting two years or so to find a place like this.”
Christine was diagnosed with myxofibrosarcoma in July 2014 and was referred to Sarcoma Oncology Center by her physician.
“I went to another cancer center for a second opinion and they said, ‘Oh, Dr. Chawla is the greatest.’”
Dakota and her husband regularly drove to Sarcoma Oncology Center in Santa Monica from their home in Sacramento for her treatment, a clinical trial drug that shrunk her tumor and eliminated all signs of cancer.
“Quality of life has been excellent these last five years. I forget that I’m even sick. I totally forget. You live one day at a time, and you enjoy it.”
Denise, a resident of Hawaii, was told by her doctors there was nothing they could do. They gave her 1-2 months to live. Then she came to Sarcoma Oncology Center.
“I was 112 pounds when I came to see Dr. Chawla.”
Dennis had been told by his doctors to prepare for hospice as his health was failing during chemo. Now, a year into treatment at Sarcoma Oncology Center, Dennis is living a full, active life. He even just fulfilled a life-long dream by going skydiving!
“You have two choices: sit at home and cry, or kick it’s butt.”
Patty shares her inspiring words as she describes her experience undergoing treatment for synovial sarcoma of the lung.
“You don’t feel like you’re just a patient. You feel like you’re at home.”
Cat was born with a cancer called retinoblastoma which made her more susceptible to developing another form of cancer during her lifetime. She was diagnosed with bladder sarcoma after being in remission for 32 years. That’s when she came to Sarcoma Oncology Center.
At Sarcoma Oncology Center, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional medical expertise alongside unwavering support, empowering our patients to fight for a brighter future.
At our office in Santa Monica, we design personalized and innovative plans for treating a wide variety of sarcomas. Schedule a consultation with one of our experienced oncologists to discuss your situation and explore your treatment options.
To schedule a consultation, please call us at 310-552-9999 or request an appointment online.
