Twins Together Again

In 2001, Bente was diagnosed with melanoma in Denmark. Not knowing if she would have another birthday, she began learning more about her options. After learning from other Danish cancer patients who had had good results at Fuda Cancer Hospital and had returned home to Denmark, Bente followed in their steps. Bente was admitted to Fuda in April, 2009. She was looking for treatments beyond the traditional chemotherapy and radiation. At Fuda, she found some very encouraging alternatives. After admission, Bente began her treatment of cryosurgery, interventional therapy, and combined immunotherapy for cancer (CIC). After her first round of treatment and positive results, Bente returned to Denmark for much needed rest and a family reunion.

After a short rest, Bente returned to Fuda Cancer Hospital in June to receive follow-up care. However, this return visit has particular significance because her birthday occurred during her stay. The birthday is very special at Fuda because it means one more year and one more chance to reunite with friends and family. And, birthdays at Fuda deserve a beautiful cake. Thus on Bente's birthday, June 9th, 2009, Bente~s identical twin sister came to Guangzhou to visit her sister. The addition of her twin sister made Bente's birthday extra special. To make things better, her recent PET-CT scans showed that her tumor had begun to shrink; perhaps, the best gift of all.