Our Patients’ Success Stories
At QuickStop Health, our patients come from different backgrounds and walks of life. These are their success stories, moments where they finally felt heard and genuinely cared for.*
*Names and identifying details have been kept anonymous to protect patient privacy.
The Importance of Listening to Your Body: A Rectal Cancer Story
A woman came in for her routine well-woman exam. Toward the end of the visit, she casually mentioned that she had been noticing some rectal bleeding.
She told me she had already brought it up to her primary doctor, but no tests were done because it didn’t seem concerning at the time.
When I asked more, she shared that the bleeding had been going on for a few months. She would see blood in the toilet and on the tissue. She didn’t have pain or weight loss—just the bleeding.
Because it had been persistent, I felt it needed further evaluation, so I referred her to a GI specialist.
After testing, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer.
Later, she came back to see me and thanked me. She said she was grateful that someone took the time to listen and take her symptoms seriously. She shared that being heard made her feel less alone during a time that felt overwhelming.
Her story is a reminder that small symptoms should not be ignored, especially when they persist. Feeling heard can make a real difference, and sometimes it can change the course of someone’s care.
When Pelvic Pain Revealed a Bigger Need for Help
An older woman came in for pelvic pain.
As we talked, she became quiet and hesitant. Then she shared something more—she was living with her grandson, and things at home didn’t feel safe.
He was struggling with drugs, and there were times he would become violent and hit her.
The moment I heard that, I knew this was bigger than her physical symptoms. I immediately brought in our social worker.
Our social worker connected her with resources and support. While we couldn’t force her grandson into treatment because he’s an adult, the team didn’t stop there.
Working together, the social worker and my colleague helped create a plan. They were able to guide him into a drug treatment program in Mexico.
Her appointment started with pelvic pain, but what mattered most was making sure she felt safe and supported.