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 Mother Gets Timely Breast Cancer Treatment "I was confident I would come out okay because Carla had explained everything to me, the nurses had reassured me, and I trusted the surgeons to do their job well," said Maria, who is one of 30 patients receiving comprehensive breast cancer services through the PAMF Healthy Breast Campaign in Santa Cruz. | Cancer patient's journey to a healthy life It was just another day for avid surfer Marty Collins. Or so he thought. Caught under a wave and unable to hold his breath he wondered what was wrong. Several tests revealed a rare kind of cancer in his lungs. Here is his journey from fear to courage. And how he became part of the PAMF family. |
 At PAMF You Get a Team of Doctors "Good health care is defined by three things: access, availability and quality," says Mike Fox, a longtime PAMF patient and generous supporter. "This organization delivers excellence in all these areas." |  Lactation Center Comes to the Rescue "It was a rigorous process, but without the nurse's help, I never would have been able to breastfeed," says a grateful Allison Richards, who gave birth at the age of 43. |
 Cancer Patients Drive Survivorship Program "There are many silver linings in my experience with breast cancer, and they are all about relationships," shares Kingsley Jack, breast cancer survivor, who was one of many cancer patients who helped establish the robust survivorship program. |  The Gift of a Healing Garden "We wanted a garden that would be there forever," says Elaine Yen, who, in memory of her husband, made a gift that continues to touch the lives of those with chronic illnesses. |
 Spreading Autism Awareness "All parents want to help their child be the very best person he or she can be," says Dr. N. Kay Morrison, who found it difficult to find the right information at the right time for her autistic son. As a result, she donated money to PAMF so other parents could have access to the "right knowledge" early on. |  Life-changing Neurosurgery "I started having vision and balance problems. My short-term memory was gone. The headache was so bad I couldn't sleep. I couldn't even function," recalls Tracey Durrett, who underwent emergency neurosurgery 24 hours after her wedding. |
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