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Keyserling Cancer Center

Patient Testimonials: Michael Hudson

Michael Hudson is a young, vibrant husband, father and professor of biology, whose young family and busy schedule don’t leave him with a lot of extra time. That’s why when he was faced with a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2007, Michael and his wife, Martha, began researching treatment options close to home and eventually chose the Keyserling Cancer Center.

“After surgery I had two choices: MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) and Beaufort Memorial Hospital,” he says. Michael’s treatment would involve weeks of radiation therapy followed by six months of chemotherapy. “I knew it would be a great burden to drive to Charleston everyday for treatment, so I started to do some research,” he says.

Michael spoke to a friend who had been treated at the cancer center. Then he talked to all of the staff and decided to stay in Beaufort. It was a decision he and Martha will never forget. “They always told me what to expect and made sure I had everything I needed,” he says. “They even put me into contact with other people for support.”

Michael says he really appreciated that they kept him informed about his treatment and helped him find other patients who could offer insight and encouragement. “From the minute I walked in the door they called me by my name. They genuinely cared about me - I wasn’t just another patient,” he says.

“From that moment on I knew they would take good care of me…and they did.”

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