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PATIENT STORIES Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrates Her Health

Hazel's story of overcoming breast cancer

California Pacific Medical Center

Sutter Solano Medical Center

Hazel Hyde Neibert is the first to admit that, years ago, her health was low on her priority list. But when she discovered a lump in her breast last year, everything changed. Immediately, she called for an appointment at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. After a mammogram and a biopsy, her worst fears were confirmed: breast cancer.

Everyone at Sutter Health just took care of me—and I felt very safe.

"It was very frightening," Neibert says. "You just feel like you're a fish out of water. I felt out of control." Fortunately, that feeling was short-lived. CPMC surgeon Ralph Roan, M.D., saw her promptly, meeting with her and answering every question with calm reassurance. Soon afterward, CPMC cancer specialist Richard Cohen, M.D., also spent time with her, discussing her options and providing encouragement. "Everyone at Sutter Health just took care of me—and I felt very safe," Neibert says.

During the next 10 months, Neibert went through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment and follow-up care, in part at Sutter Solano Cancer Center in her hometown of Vallejo. She received her radiation treatment at Sutter Solano from Patricia Seid, M.D. Neibert praises the friendly, compassionate treatment she received from everyone who cared for her—from doctors to receptionists. "Every time I spoke with someone, I felt better," she says. "Now, I feel I'm cancer-free. I'm very happy, getting my energy back and being back in the moment again."

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