Patient and Survivor Stories Life Lessons: Cancer Survivor Wenora Johnson Wenora Johnson is a three-time cancer survivor (colorectal, endometrial and basel cell carcinoma), volunteer Research/Patient Advocate and Navy Veteran. As a volunteer with various organizations, she shares her understanding of policy, research, genetic testing, hereditary cancer, patient engagement, and clinical trials with patients and the healthcare community. Being a Lynch Syndrome patient, she advocates for genetic testing and awareness. She serves on various panels and review boards to provide extensive feedback on her role as a patient and research advocate. She has written various patient advocate blogs and participated as a guest speaker/panelist. She works in administration in the greater Chicagoland area and enjoys reading and traveling with her family. Featured Content Gratitude for Lifesaving Care When David and Jeanette Hachmeister celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year, they will do so with tremendous gratitude given that on their 26th anniversary in 2000, David was diagnosed [… Read More → Enjoying Life After Cancer Treatment Laytunya Culverson has received lifesaving care at UI Health three times. In 1999, surgeons repaired Culverson’s aneurysm, and in 2007 she received a kidney transplant. That’s why, when… Read More →