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Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 724 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Earned my trust
Listened to me carefully
Explained things clearly
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Amazing staff, made me feel cared for. Dr Kunter and her staff made me feel cared for, the are professional and compassionate I can't say enough good things. Thank you.
October 29, 2026
5
The staff are all extremely friendly and make you as comfortable as possible. They all seem to genuinely care about the patients.
October 28, 2026
5
Dr Kunter and her staff are the best!!!! Very caring staff!!!
October 22, 2026
5
I have been going to this Oncology medical clinic since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. For the past seven years I have been there multiple times for treatment as well as every six months for follow up appointments. And all that time, I have never experienced anything negative from anyone of the staff. The frontend staff has always been very polite and super friendly. The medical staff, the nurses, and all the other staff in the back have always been very friendly, empathetic, courteous and very professional... I absolutely love Dr. Kunter. I have always appreciated her complete honesty as well as her patience and listening during my appointments... She is truly wonderful. I also think the world of Brooke as she is also very straightforward and honest and listens during the visit... This entire office is something wellstar should be very Proud to have in their health system...
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone at the office was very nice, very personable, and seemed to be interested in what my issues were. The only thing I can say is that waiting an hour to see the doctor after I had the appointment already made was kind of a problem. So otherwise, the people are great, the doctor's great, and I have no other issues. Thank you.
October 23, 2026
5
Very caring and very supportive staff member.
October 23, 2026
5
Dee at the front desk is AMAZING! I had the opportunity to watch her interact with everyone coming into the waiting area. She is a GEM...kind, helpful and genuine. She is also a snappy dresser. VERY PROFESSIONAL. I was referred to Dr. Kunter from Dr. Miragaya (another TOP NOTCH physician...I trust Dr Miragaya implicitly) and Dr. Kunter was very professional and knew everything about my case. Her PA Ashley was wonderful as well. She was very informative about my bloodwork and I feel like I am in very good hands. The lab technicians were also professional! A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE for me.
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone there are with smiles and so caring. I just love them all.
October 16, 2026
5
Very pleased!
October 15, 2026
5
Excellent ?
October 14, 2026
5
The staff at Dr. Kunter's office go out of their way to make a difficult experience as pleasant as possible. I truly appreciate the team at NGOC.
October 10, 2026
5
All good
October 8, 2026
5
Great mess it up now.
October 9, 2026
5
Dee was amazing at getting me checked in quickly and helped with insurance. Dr Kunter was also exceptional and answered every question while making sure we covered everything we needed. Nurse Beth and Nurse William were also very warm and showed genuine interest in my wellbeing and care. I don't enjoy having this disease but I feel so much more at ease now.
October 8, 2026
5
Everyone there is so friendly, almost like family. The girls up front and back are so pleasant. Love my Dr . ?
October 1, 2026
5
Great staff.
September 30, 2026
5
Very helpful group. They were all very through and kind. Made a bad situation a little less stressful. Thanks for all you do.
September 27, 2026
5
The entire team are wonderful. Very friendly and professional. That's why I keep going back.
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are all amazing.
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent Doctor and staff! Very helpful, and very kind!
September 20, 2026
5
One of the best assets you have at Wells star
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are great.
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter is the best!!!
September 19, 2026
5
All the staff, from checking to the attendants, nurses, technicians and the doctors, made a very terrible diagnosis (Mom,IBC breast cancer) a little less scary. Very happy with everyone. They made my mother and I feel much more comfortable. Very compassionate and kind. Also they provided us with lots of information and explained everything well. Very happy we chose Dr. Kunter. Thanks for being so kind.
September 19, 2026
5
I'm so grateful from the nurses and doctor help me through my journey they are beautiful wonderful staff I love all those ladies
September 17, 2026
5
Yes, both the doctor and assistant were fantastic. They explained everything to me and they were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. So they did a fantastic job.
September 18, 2026
5
Nobody wants to go to an oncologist but these people are so kind and concerned they make it better. Starting with Dr Kunter they all make you feel like they truly care about you. Great place for unfortunate circumstances
September 17, 2026
5
the nurses and the doctor was always very nice and helpful
September 16, 2026
5
I have the best care team.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff have been a source of information, empathy, enthusiasm and strength to me during this very long process. I could not ask for anything more during my cancer treatment. Wellstar is fortunate to have a team that is so willing to step up and welcome each patient with kindness and understanding. I am so grateful for them all. Ringing the bell today was a very special moment for me and my family. Thank you.
September 11, 2026
5
Amazing staff, made me feel cared for. Dr Kunter and her staff made me feel cared for, the are professional and compassionate I can't say enough good things. Thank you.
October 29, 2026
5
The staff are all extremely friendly and make you as comfortable as possible. They all seem to genuinely care about the patients.
October 28, 2026
5
Dr Kunter and her staff are the best!!!! Very caring staff!!!
October 22, 2026
5
I have been going to this Oncology medical clinic since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. For the past seven years I have been there multiple times for treatment as well as every six months for follow up appointments. And all that time, I have never experienced anything negative from anyone of the staff. The frontend staff has always been very polite and super friendly. The medical staff, the nurses, and all the other staff in the back have always been very friendly, empathetic, courteous and very professional... I absolutely love Dr. Kunter. I have always appreciated her complete honesty as well as her patience and listening during my appointments... She is truly wonderful. I also think the world of Brooke as she is also very straightforward and honest and listens during the visit... This entire office is something wellstar should be very Proud to have in their health system...
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone at the office was very nice, very personable, and seemed to be interested in what my issues were. The only thing I can say is that waiting an hour to see the doctor after I had the appointment already made was kind of a problem. So otherwise, the people are great, the doctor's great, and I have no other issues. Thank you.
October 23, 2026
5
Very caring and very supportive staff member.
October 23, 2026
5
Dee at the front desk is AMAZING! I had the opportunity to watch her interact with everyone coming into the waiting area. She is a GEM...kind, helpful and genuine. She is also a snappy dresser. VERY PROFESSIONAL. I was referred to Dr. Kunter from Dr. Miragaya (another TOP NOTCH physician...I trust Dr Miragaya implicitly) and Dr. Kunter was very professional and knew everything about my case. Her PA Ashley was wonderful as well. She was very informative about my bloodwork and I feel like I am in very good hands. The lab technicians were also professional! A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE for me.
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone there are with smiles and so caring. I just love them all.
October 16, 2026
5
Very pleased!
October 15, 2026
5
Excellent ?
October 14, 2026
5
The staff at Dr. Kunter's office go out of their way to make a difficult experience as pleasant as possible. I truly appreciate the team at NGOC.
October 10, 2026
5
All good
October 8, 2026
5
Great mess it up now.
October 9, 2026
5
Dee was amazing at getting me checked in quickly and helped with insurance. Dr Kunter was also exceptional and answered every question while making sure we covered everything we needed. Nurse Beth and Nurse William were also very warm and showed genuine interest in my wellbeing and care. I don't enjoy having this disease but I feel so much more at ease now.
October 8, 2026
5
Everyone there is so friendly, almost like family. The girls up front and back are so pleasant. Love my Dr . ?
October 1, 2026
5
Great staff.
September 30, 2026
5
Very helpful group. They were all very through and kind. Made a bad situation a little less stressful. Thanks for all you do.
September 27, 2026
5
The entire team are wonderful. Very friendly and professional. That's why I keep going back.
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are all amazing.
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent Doctor and staff! Very helpful, and very kind!
September 20, 2026
5
One of the best assets you have at Wells star
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are great.
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter is the best!!!
September 19, 2026
5
All the staff, from checking to the attendants, nurses, technicians and the doctors, made a very terrible diagnosis (Mom,IBC breast cancer) a little less scary. Very happy with everyone. They made my mother and I feel much more comfortable. Very compassionate and kind. Also they provided us with lots of information and explained everything well. Very happy we chose Dr. Kunter. Thanks for being so kind.
September 19, 2026
5
I'm so grateful from the nurses and doctor help me through my journey they are beautiful wonderful staff I love all those ladies
September 17, 2026
5
Yes, both the doctor and assistant were fantastic. They explained everything to me and they were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. So they did a fantastic job.
September 18, 2026
5
Nobody wants to go to an oncologist but these people are so kind and concerned they make it better. Starting with Dr Kunter they all make you feel like they truly care about you. Great place for unfortunate circumstances
September 17, 2026
5
the nurses and the doctor was always very nice and helpful
September 16, 2026
5
I have the best care team.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff have been a source of information, empathy, enthusiasm and strength to me during this very long process. I could not ask for anything more during my cancer treatment. Wellstar is fortunate to have a team that is so willing to step up and welcome each patient with kindness and understanding. I am so grateful for them all. Ringing the bell today was a very special moment for me and my family. Thank you.
September 11, 2026
5
Amazing staff, made me feel cared for. Dr Kunter and her staff made me feel cared for, the are professional and compassionate I can't say enough good things. Thank you.
October 29, 2026
5
The staff are all extremely friendly and make you as comfortable as possible. They all seem to genuinely care about the patients.
October 28, 2026
5
Dr Kunter and her staff are the best!!!! Very caring staff!!!
October 22, 2026
5
I have been going to this Oncology medical clinic since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. For the past seven years I have been there multiple times for treatment as well as every six months for follow up appointments. And all that time, I have never experienced anything negative from anyone of the staff. The frontend staff has always been very polite and super friendly. The medical staff, the nurses, and all the other staff in the back have always been very friendly, empathetic, courteous and very professional... I absolutely love Dr. Kunter. I have always appreciated her complete honesty as well as her patience and listening during my appointments... She is truly wonderful. I also think the world of Brooke as she is also very straightforward and honest and listens during the visit... This entire office is something wellstar should be very Proud to have in their health system...
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone at the office was very nice, very personable, and seemed to be interested in what my issues were. The only thing I can say is that waiting an hour to see the doctor after I had the appointment already made was kind of a problem. So otherwise, the people are great, the doctor's great, and I have no other issues. Thank you.
October 23, 2026
5
Very caring and very supportive staff member.
October 23, 2026
5
Dee at the front desk is AMAZING! I had the opportunity to watch her interact with everyone coming into the waiting area. She is a GEM...kind, helpful and genuine. She is also a snappy dresser. VERY PROFESSIONAL. I was referred to Dr. Kunter from Dr. Miragaya (another TOP NOTCH physician...I trust Dr Miragaya implicitly) and Dr. Kunter was very professional and knew everything about my case. Her PA Ashley was wonderful as well. She was very informative about my bloodwork and I feel like I am in very good hands. The lab technicians were also professional! A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE for me.
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone there are with smiles and so caring. I just love them all.
October 16, 2026
5
Very pleased!
October 15, 2026
5
Excellent ?
October 14, 2026
5
The staff at Dr. Kunter's office go out of their way to make a difficult experience as pleasant as possible. I truly appreciate the team at NGOC.
October 10, 2026
5
All good
October 8, 2026
5
Great mess it up now.
October 9, 2026
5
Dee was amazing at getting me checked in quickly and helped with insurance. Dr Kunter was also exceptional and answered every question while making sure we covered everything we needed. Nurse Beth and Nurse William were also very warm and showed genuine interest in my wellbeing and care. I don't enjoy having this disease but I feel so much more at ease now.
October 8, 2026
5
Everyone there is so friendly, almost like family. The girls up front and back are so pleasant. Love my Dr . ?
October 1, 2026
5
Great staff.
September 30, 2026
5
Very helpful group. They were all very through and kind. Made a bad situation a little less stressful. Thanks for all you do.
September 27, 2026
5
The entire team are wonderful. Very friendly and professional. That's why I keep going back.
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are all amazing.
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent Doctor and staff! Very helpful, and very kind!
September 20, 2026
5
One of the best assets you have at Wells star
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are great.
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter is the best!!!
September 19, 2026
5
All the staff, from checking to the attendants, nurses, technicians and the doctors, made a very terrible diagnosis (Mom,IBC breast cancer) a little less scary. Very happy with everyone. They made my mother and I feel much more comfortable. Very compassionate and kind. Also they provided us with lots of information and explained everything well. Very happy we chose Dr. Kunter. Thanks for being so kind.
September 19, 2026
5
I'm so grateful from the nurses and doctor help me through my journey they are beautiful wonderful staff I love all those ladies
September 17, 2026
5
Yes, both the doctor and assistant were fantastic. They explained everything to me and they were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. So they did a fantastic job.
September 18, 2026
5
Nobody wants to go to an oncologist but these people are so kind and concerned they make it better. Starting with Dr Kunter they all make you feel like they truly care about you. Great place for unfortunate circumstances
September 17, 2026
5
the nurses and the doctor was always very nice and helpful
September 16, 2026
5
I have the best care team.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff have been a source of information, empathy, enthusiasm and strength to me during this very long process. I could not ask for anything more during my cancer treatment. Wellstar is fortunate to have a team that is so willing to step up and welcome each patient with kindness and understanding. I am so grateful for them all. Ringing the bell today was a very special moment for me and my family. Thank you.
September 11, 2026
5
Amazing staff, made me feel cared for. Dr Kunter and her staff made me feel cared for, the are professional and compassionate I can't say enough good things. Thank you.
October 29, 2026
5
The staff are all extremely friendly and make you as comfortable as possible. They all seem to genuinely care about the patients.
October 28, 2026
5
Everyone at the office was very nice, very personable, and seemed to be interested in what my issues were. The only thing I can say is that waiting an hour to see the doctor after I had the appointment already made was kind of a problem. So otherwise, the people are great, the doctor's great, and I have no other issues. Thank you.
October 23, 2026
5
Very caring and very supportive staff member.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr Kunter and her staff are the best!!!! Very caring staff!!!
October 22, 2026
5
I have been going to this Oncology medical clinic since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. For the past seven years I have been there multiple times for treatment as well as every six months for follow up appointments. And all that time, I have never experienced anything negative from anyone of the staff. The frontend staff has always been very polite and super friendly. The medical staff, the nurses, and all the other staff in the back have always been very friendly, empathetic, courteous and very professional... I absolutely love Dr. Kunter. I have always appreciated her complete honesty as well as her patience and listening during my appointments... She is truly wonderful. I also think the world of Brooke as she is also very straightforward and honest and listens during the visit... This entire office is something wellstar should be very Proud to have in their health system...
October 22, 2026
5
Dee at the front desk is AMAZING! I had the opportunity to watch her interact with everyone coming into the waiting area. She is a GEM...kind, helpful and genuine. She is also a snappy dresser. VERY PROFESSIONAL. I was referred to Dr. Kunter from Dr. Miragaya (another TOP NOTCH physician...I trust Dr Miragaya implicitly) and Dr. Kunter was very professional and knew everything about my case. Her PA Ashley was wonderful as well. She was very informative about my bloodwork and I feel like I am in very good hands. The lab technicians were also professional! A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE for me.
October 22, 2026
5
Everyone there are with smiles and so caring. I just love them all.
October 16, 2026
5
Very pleased!
October 15, 2026
5
Excellent ?
October 14, 2026
5
The staff at Dr. Kunter's office go out of their way to make a difficult experience as pleasant as possible. I truly appreciate the team at NGOC.
October 10, 2026
5
Great mess it up now.
October 9, 2026
5
Dee was amazing at getting me checked in quickly and helped with insurance. Dr Kunter was also exceptional and answered every question while making sure we covered everything we needed. Nurse Beth and Nurse William were also very warm and showed genuine interest in my wellbeing and care. I don't enjoy having this disease but I feel so much more at ease now.
October 8, 2026
5
All good
October 8, 2026
5
Everyone there is so friendly, almost like family. The girls up front and back are so pleasant. Love my Dr . ?
October 1, 2026
5
Great staff.
September 30, 2026
5
Very helpful group. They were all very through and kind. Made a bad situation a little less stressful. Thanks for all you do.
September 27, 2026
5
The entire team are wonderful. Very friendly and professional. That's why I keep going back.
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are all amazing.
September 24, 2026
5
Excellent Doctor and staff! Very helpful, and very kind!
September 20, 2026
5
One of the best assets you have at Wells star
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are great.
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter is the best!!!
September 19, 2026
5
All the staff, from checking to the attendants, nurses, technicians and the doctors, made a very terrible diagnosis (Mom,IBC breast cancer) a little less scary. Very happy with everyone. They made my mother and I feel much more comfortable. Very compassionate and kind. Also they provided us with lots of information and explained everything well. Very happy we chose Dr. Kunter. Thanks for being so kind.
September 19, 2026
5
Yes, both the doctor and assistant were fantastic. They explained everything to me and they were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. So they did a fantastic job.
September 18, 2026
5
I'm so grateful from the nurses and doctor help me through my journey they are beautiful wonderful staff I love all those ladies
September 17, 2026
5
Nobody wants to go to an oncologist but these people are so kind and concerned they make it better. Starting with Dr Kunter they all make you feel like they truly care about you. Great place for unfortunate circumstances
September 17, 2026
5
the nurses and the doctor was always very nice and helpful
September 16, 2026
5
I have the best care team.
September 16, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff have been a source of information, empathy, enthusiasm and strength to me during this very long process. I could not ask for anything more during my cancer treatment. Wellstar is fortunate to have a team that is so willing to step up and welcome each patient with kindness and understanding. I am so grateful for them all. Ringing the bell today was a very special moment for me and my family. Thank you.
September 11, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff have been a source of information, empathy, enthusiasm and strength to me during this very long process. I could not ask for anything more during my cancer treatment. Wellstar is fortunate to have a team that is so willing to step up and welcome each patient with kindness and understanding. I am so grateful for them all. Ringing the bell today was a very special moment for me and my family. Thank you.
September 11, 2026
5
the nurses and the doctor was always very nice and helpful
September 16, 2026
5
I have the best care team.
September 16, 2026
5
Nobody wants to go to an oncologist but these people are so kind and concerned they make it better. Starting with Dr Kunter they all make you feel like they truly care about you. Great place for unfortunate circumstances
September 17, 2026
5
I'm so grateful from the nurses and doctor help me through my journey they are beautiful wonderful staff I love all those ladies
September 17, 2026
5
Yes, both the doctor and assistant were fantastic. They explained everything to me and they were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. So they did a fantastic job.
September 18, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter is the best!!!
September 19, 2026
5
All the staff, from checking to the attendants, nurses, technicians and the doctors, made a very terrible diagnosis (Mom,IBC breast cancer) a little less scary. Very happy with everyone. They made my mother and I feel much more comfortable. Very compassionate and kind. Also they provided us with lots of information and explained everything well. Very happy we chose Dr. Kunter. Thanks for being so kind.
September 19, 2026
5
One of the best assets you have at Wells star
September 19, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are great.
September 19, 2026
5
Excellent Doctor and staff! Very helpful, and very kind!
September 20, 2026
5
Dr. Kunter and her staff are all amazing.
September 24, 2026
5
The entire team are wonderful. Very friendly and professional. That's why I keep going back.
September 24, 2026
5
Very helpful group. They were all very through and kind. Made a bad situation a little less stressful. Thanks for all you do.
September 27, 2026
5
Great staff.
September 30, 2026
5
Everyone there is so friendly, almost like family. The girls up front and back are so pleasant. Love my Dr . ?
October 1, 2026
5
All good
October 8, 2026
5
Dee was amazing at getting me checked in quickly and helped with insurance. Dr Kunter was also exceptional and answered every question while making sure we covered everything we needed. Nurse Beth and Nurse William were also very warm and showed genuine interest in my wellbeing and care. I don't enjoy having this disease but I feel so much more at ease now.
October 8, 2026
5
Great mess it up now.
October 9, 2026
5
The staff at Dr. Kunter's office go out of their way to make a difficult experience as pleasant as possible. I truly appreciate the team at NGOC.
October 10, 2026
5
Excellent ?
October 14, 2026
5
Very pleased!
October 15, 2026
5
Everyone there are with smiles and so caring. I just love them all.
October 16, 2026
5
Dr Kunter and her staff are the best!!!! Very caring staff!!!
October 22, 2026
5
I have been going to this Oncology medical clinic since I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. For the past seven years I have been there multiple times for treatment as well as every six months for follow up appointments. And all that time, I have never experienced anything negative from anyone of the staff. The frontend staff has always been very polite and super friendly. The medical staff, the nurses, and all the other staff in the back have always been very friendly, empathetic, courteous and very professional... I absolutely love Dr. Kunter. I have always appreciated her complete honesty as well as her patience and listening during my appointments... She is truly wonderful. I also think the world of Brooke as she is also very straightforward and honest and listens during the visit... This entire office is something wellstar should be very Proud to have in their health system...
October 22, 2026
5
Dee at the front desk is AMAZING! I had the opportunity to watch her interact with everyone coming into the waiting area. She is a GEM...kind, helpful and genuine. She is also a snappy dresser. VERY PROFESSIONAL. I was referred to Dr. Kunter from Dr. Miragaya (another TOP NOTCH physician...I trust Dr Miragaya implicitly) and Dr. Kunter was very professional and knew everything about my case. Her PA Ashley was wonderful as well. She was very informative about my bloodwork and I feel like I am in very good hands. The lab technicians were also professional! A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE for me.
October 22, 2026
5
Very caring and very supportive staff member.
October 23, 2026
5
Everyone at the office was very nice, very personable, and seemed to be interested in what my issues were. The only thing I can say is that waiting an hour to see the doctor after I had the appointment already made was kind of a problem. So otherwise, the people are great, the doctor's great, and I have no other issues. Thank you.
October 23, 2026
5
The staff are all extremely friendly and make you as comfortable as possible. They all seem to genuinely care about the patients.
October 28, 2026
5
Amazing staff, made me feel cared for. Dr Kunter and her staff made me feel cared for, the are professional and compassionate I can't say enough good things. Thank you.
October 29, 2026
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Wellstar PeopleCare | Beating Cancer Twice with Coordinated Care
David Butler’s cancer journey began when he underwent treatment for an aggressive head and neck cancer. Supported by his family, faith and a team of head and neck cancer specialists, he had part of his jaw removed and went through radiation therapy and intense rehabilitation.
A major setback
The same year of his jaw surgery and initial radiation course, David’s recovery was beginning to feel like “smooth sailing.” Just as life started to feel manageable again, he faced an unexpected challenge.
David and his wife, Jill, got devastating news: routine follow-up imaging revealed three new tumors on the other side of his neck and tongue. Dr. Fiyin Sokoya, David’s cancer surgeon, removed lymph nodes from David’s neck, had them biopsied and confirmed that it was an aggressive cancer.
At first, David felt so discouraged that he didn’t want to move forward with treatment.
However, seeing that a group of experts were working together to give him the best, evidence-based treatment path for his unique circumstance gave him confidence to renew his fight against cancer.
Wellstar PeopleCare | Moving Fast, Working Together: Advanced Head & Neck Cancer Surgery Keeps David Smiling
David Butler's cancer journey took him through a rare jaw reconstruction, radiation and coordinated care from specialists across Wellstar. His care team collaborated to provide what he needed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
A bothersome mouth sore
Lean and energetic, David is quick with a joke and even quicker with a smile. A neatly trimmed mustache frames a grin that lights up his blue eyes, illuminating his trademark optimism and humor. They’re qualities he kept intact throughout cancer treatment and draws on today, when he encourages people who are newly diagnosed with cancer.
It started with a sore on his gum in the fall of 2023. He assumed it would heal on its own. Instead, it got worse. When he could hardly swallow a few months later, his dentist referred him to an oral surgeon for a biopsy. That’s when he got the life-changing news: it was cancer.
“You hear the big C and it scares you to death,” David said. “But there's light at the end of the tunnel. There's always hope.”
What followed was cancer treatment involving surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and support from a whole team of cancer specialists. Along the way, David said he leaned on his faith, the support of his wife, Jill, who he credits as his biggest advocate—and the expertise of Wellstar caregivers.
