Patient Testimonials
Life is sweet again for Ronald Johnson
Trigeminal Neuralgia - Today you’ll find Ronald Johnson, 76-year-old owner of Johnson Candy Co., selling handmade confections in his Tacoma store. But a few years ago, a nagging health problem began interfering with his normal routine.
Getting Back to Normal
Brain Tumor - Avid photographer Debra Thiem says her “Puyallup Valley Daffodil Field” series corresponds eerily with the seasons in her life. For the past few years, she has battled several health problems, including a brain tumor.
Alvin Eddy is Back On His Feet
Acoustic neuroma – Thanks to Gamma Knife radiosurgery, active 78-year old Alvin Eddy is ready to start the bowling league season with his buddies. Gamma Knife is the industry leader in noninvasive treatment of brain disorders-and now it’s available in the South Sound only at St. Joseph Medical Center.
With Tremors Eased, Elsie Enjoys a Better Life
Essential tremors - For at least 20 years, Elsie’s body has trembled, most noticeably in her right arm. Drinking hot liquid without a straw had become impossible for Elsie. But Gamma Knife treatment at South Sound Gamma Knife at St. Joseph restored her ability to enjoy the finer things in life.
Symptom Control Gave Barbara Her Life Back
Essential tremors - In the decade plus since Barbara’s diagnosis, her tremors worsened to the point that it severely affected her day-to-day life. Gamma Knife Treatment at St. Joseph Medical Center helped control those debilitating symptoms so she could get back to living.