Patient Stories 

Catie Coleson Skin Cancer Survivor “I could not have been happier with my treatment at Sentara. It is nice to know that Sentara employs people that are sympathetic to the fight that its patients are engaged in, especially in a situation like this.” Read more.		Wiley Smith Prostate Cancer Survivor “The robotic surgery and outcome is much better than I anticipated. It was a fantastic combination of having the best doctor, best nurses and the best hospital." Read more
Jackie VandeLinde Breast Cancer Survivor "Many people with cancer have questions and don't know where to go. This program offers answers and hope."  Read more		Diane Kesterson Colon Cancer Survivor "At 45, ignoring the symptoms of colon cancer could have killed me. I ignored the symptoms of colon cancer for six months. I have lived with the consequences for 12 years."   Read More
Darnell Thoroughgood   Colon Cancer Survivor "When I turned 50, my doctor wanted me to have a colonoscopy. But, I said no. Call it a man thing. My pride got in the way of good judgment." Read More		Richard Barfield Head and Neck Cancer Survivor               “Dr. Karakla is an artist. You would never know I had a radical tonsillectomy because of his precision as a surgeon, coupled with the robotic surgery I received. I had a very speedy recovery with little to no scarring.” Read More
Larry Staunton Oral Cancer Survivor    “I received exceptional patient care at Sentara. The team’s attention and patience enabled me to walk out of the hospital just four short weeks after surgery. I wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for them.” Read More