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News | April 15, 2025

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day

By Lori Newman

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas  –   A cancer patient at Brooke Army Medical Center was able to celebrate two significant events in one day.

Linda Staggers rang the bell in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic April 4, signifying the end of her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.

“I was so happy to have my daughter, son and husband there when I rang the bell,” Staggers said. “They were there when I first received the diagnosis and have always made sure one, two or all of them were there for all my chemotherapy treatments. I am so loved, thankful and blessed. I appreciate everything they sacrificed to make sure I received my treatments.”

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