
Kindred spirits…that would be the best way to describe Roby and Roy Gray. This charming couple who met on a blind date in August of 1960, have shared not only their lives together, but have also shared caring for one another while recovering from cancer.
“It was February of 1992 when I discovered a small lump in my left breast,” recalls Roby. “My mom had died of breast cancer, so I was familiar with the disease … it never really got me down. As a painter and licensed beautician, I tend to have a positive outlook on things.”
The tumor and eleven lymph nodes were removed during surgery in March of 1992, and chemotherapy and radiation treatments followed. “I immediately felt at home when I walked through the doors of OncoLogics. The people there are really amazing. They take time, real personal time to make sure that you understand what is happening, and they are there for you as compassionate human beings to give you support. It is like you are a member of their family,” recalls Roby.
During her recuperation, Roy was always at her side taking special care of her, making sure that she was as comfortable as she could possibly be. Little did he know that a few years later, their roles would be reversed.
“In July of 2004, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I felt pretty low,” remembers Roy. “Since we had such a great experience with Roby’s treatment, going to OncoLogics was a foregone conclusion.”
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