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A Grandmother's Hunch, A Glowing Cancer
A revolutionary technology gave surgeons a glowing guide to remove a rare cancer, helping one woman get back to her life and family.
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For years, spots on Martha Groh’s lungs seemed harmless. But after watching her sister’s own health battle, a nagging feeling told the 70-year-old to get checked again. That intuition saved her life.
When a new scan revealed subtle, dangerous changes, pulmonologist Jeffrey Lipper, M.D. of Southern Ocean Medical Center referred her to thoracic surgeon Rachel NeMoyer, M.D., At Hackensack Meridian Health. Dr. NeMoyer had a revolutionary tool at her disposal: a fluorescent dye that makes cancer cells light up “like a Christmas tree” during surgery.
This groundbreaking technology allowed Dr. NeMoyer to find and remove a rare, aggressive cancer with pinpoint precision, saving Martha’s lung and her life. Discover how this advanced procedure, available at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, and Southern Ocean Medical Center, helped Martha go from a terrifying diagnosis to planning her next cruise.
Her story is a powerful reminder to trust your instincts. Click to read her incredible story of vigilance and medical innovation.
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