Her Fight is a Marathon

Few people can appreciate Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s expertise like Elisa Williams.

Elisa has had cancer five times since the age of 16. Because of her cancer diagnoses, Elisa went through extensive radiation treatment, which doctors believe ultimately caused her heart condition.

Eventually, Elisa’s condition would require her to get a heart valve replacement. Fortunately, she was able to receive treatment at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. When asked about her experience, Elisa said “Mine was wonderful. Everybody was there when I needed them. They’d come in and check on me. I didn’t even have to call them. They came through. They were fantastic.”

Elisa’s treatment was effective and she was actually released the very next day. Elisa now has a wonderful outlook on life, stating “[My surgery] was at 53, but I still have the rest of my life to live.”