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Michael Racine dressed as a pirate while undergoing cancer treatment at Ascension All Saints Cancer Center in Racine
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Racine man fights lung cancer with laughter at Ascension All Saints Cancer Center
December 3, 2024

An Ascension Wisconsin lung cancer patient finds joy during his treatment by brightening the lives of those around him with costumes and toys.

  • While at work, Jeff recognized that he was not feeling right. Thinking fresh air would help, he decided to step outside, but could no longer move his left hand and leg. It never occurred to him that he might be having a stroke.

  • Rob Roth, MD, heart doctor at Ascension Wisconsin, explains when to see a cardiologist.

    Rob Roth, MD, heart doctor at Ascension Wisconsin, discusses the types of heart doctors a patient may be referred to.

  • What are the risk factors for heart disease? Ascension Wisconsin patient education video for heart and vascular health.

    Noa Holoshitz, MD, your heart doctor at Ascension Wisconsin, explains the risk factors and symptoms of heart disease in women and steps they can take to prevent heart disease.

  • What is a leaky heart valve? Ascension Wisconsin patient education video for heart and vascular health.

    Brad Stair, MD, heart doctor at Ascension Wisconsin, describes what it means to have a leaky heart valve and how it can be treated.

  • Charles Lanzarotti, MD, heart doctor at Ascension Wisconsin, explains What is AFib.
    What is AFib?
    January 1, 2021

    Charles Lanzarotti, MD, heart doctor at Ascension Wisconsin, explains the treatment options for AFib and ways to decrease the risk of having a stroke.

  • Dan, a bariatrics and diabetes patient at Ascension Wisconsin, lifts dumbbells.

    Dan struggled with his weight most of his life and had severe diabetes until he had to make a change.