Patient Stories
Patient Stories
'For Better, for Worse, in Sickness and in Health'
How Laura and Kurt Hagemann helped each other face breast cancer
Patient Stories
Marty’s Story: Life After Surgery for a Rare Skull Tumor
Indiana man turned to RUSH skull base surgery team to remove rare chordoma
Cancer
Kristina’s Story
Kristina had a great support system to help her through cancer treatment. Now she wants to help others
Patient Stories
Paintings for RUSH
Grateful for the excellent care her family received at RUSH, a local artist painted a picture for the Children's Hospital as a way of saying thank you

Patient Stories
Tammy’s Story
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, Tammy learned, ‘It was time to put me first’
Bones and Joints
‘I Can Do the Things I Want Without Restrictions. I’m the Result of Dr. Nho’s Work.’
Former pro soccer player’s gift keeps the ball rolling on leading-edge joint preservation research
Patient Stories
Diane’s Story
Excellent results from multiple surgeries motivate Wisconsin resident to drive hours for treatment
Patient Stories
Donna’s Story
Electrophysiologist Edward Lipman helps find the solution for Afib that was right for her
Patient Stories
Barb’s Story: Therapy for Lymphedema
When painful lymphedema limited Barb’s range of motion, occupational therapist Joan Boska gave her hope
Cancer
Bequest to RUSH Will Support Cardiovascular and Breast Cancer Research
Decades of care at Rush University Medical Center led one woman to leave a $100,000 bequest in honor of her family.