Medical City Healthcare | Take Care | Winter 2019

Last April, however, she was diagnosed with not one but two types of breast cancer after a tiny lump was found. “I had all kinds of emotions,” Charleen said. “My son had just graduated from college. My daughter was getting ready for prom. Life was good! The lump wasn’t there the week before. And suddenly, I had cancer.” Like many cancer patients, Charleen had lots of questions and tremendous fear—until she found Adewuni Ojo, MD, a breast surgeon at Sarah Cannon Can- cer Institute at Medical City Arlington . “Dr. Ojo spoke in a way that I could understand,” Charleen said. “I realized that my situa- tion wasn’t as bad as the previ- ous oncologist had led me to believe, and I was so relieved! Dr. Ojo recommended a lumpec- tomy but was totally support- ive when I told her about my sister and asked for a double mastectomy.” “Medical City Arlington was awesome,” Charleen said. “The Exclusively for women in North Texas BEST BREAST CARE Watch Dr. Ojo explain how a fellowship-trained breast surgeon can benefit breast cancer patients at MedicalCityHealthcare.com/ TakeCare . care I received was great, and nurse Linda really went out of her way. When I had a crying breakdown after surgery, she sat and talked with me.” Medical City hospitals treat all types of cancer and offer integrated cancer services with convenient access to leading-edge Women in North Texas have access to high-quality, specialized care for every stage of life. In 2018, Medical City Dallas opened a five-floor luxury women’s hospital with 222 private and peaceful patient suites featuring three levels of luxury: Signature , Premiere and Luxe . In April 2019, Medical City Arlington will open its 125,000-square- foot destination women’s hospital featuring VIP suites and leading-edge technology and services. Learn more about Medical City Healthcare cancer services at MedicalCityHealthcare.com/Cancer . therapies for those facing cancer in North Texas. Charleen encourages other women to advocate for their own health. “Check your breasts,” she said. “If you feel something, get an exam. Ask for more tests or another opinion if you have to.” then reassuring care CHARLEEN RICHARDSON, a 43-year-old child care operator from Dallas, has been unfailing in her weekly breast self-exams since her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago. SHOCKING CANCER DIAGNOSIS, 7 MedicalCityHealthcare.com