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Category: Patient Perspectives

February 14, 2023

Young Father Discovers Cancer After A Random Accident

A random accident led to the discovery of cancer throughout a young father's body. Follow Tanner's journey through diagnosis, treatment, and…
January 18, 2023

Conquering a Brain Tumor and Embracing Life: Sebastien’s Story

After a brain tumor affected his ability to walk, Sebastien defied the odds, inspiring thousands with his remarkable 'Walk Across America'.
July 19, 2022

Robotic Pets Provide Comfort to Dementia Patients

A donor-funded program at PNI's Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica offers robotic pet therapy for dementia patients.
July 5, 2022

Stroke Survivor Leads Stroke Support Groups

PNI's Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center's patient support group leader Dana Rivera tells her story from devastation to success.
January 14, 2022

A Caregiver’s Story: The Fight Against Alzheimer’s

When Judy discovered she was predisposed to developing Alzheimer's, she went to PNI's Dr. David Merrill for help. Learn about her fight agai…
January 3, 2022

Joe’s Story: Dr. Langevin Allowed Me To Walk Again

Dr. Langevin at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) restored Joe's ability to walk after he was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease.
December 7, 2021

Manuel’s Story: An Angel Cured My Twins’ Hearing

When Manuel's twins had not spoken at 20 months, he knew they needed a miracle. At Venice Family Clinic, he found an angel with a hearing lo…
November 17, 2021

Brain Surgery Restores Patient’s Vision

When a 52-year-old woman from New York began experiencing progressive vision loss in her left eye, she knew she needed medical help.
October 22, 2021

Susan’s Story: Confronting Alzheimer’s Disease

Susan wrote a letter to her beloved husband telling him to divorce her and marry again. Find out why in this extraordinary patient's story.
July 14, 2021

Patient Story: Malia’s Brain AVM Changed the Course of her Life

Malia was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in her brain and was immediately referred to Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, Director of…