Dr.Painter was volunteering at local free clinic;I went in for upper respitory infection,I had extremely high bp 226/178;which alerted Dr.P,2 the fact that something else was going on in my body.He set up a mamogram;I did have breast cancer,stage1,grade3of3,infiltrating,highly positive 4 progestren&estrogen,Her+3.Dr Painter saved my life;as I felt fine & appeared to be very healthy,other than bp.His knowledge&quick action absolutely saved my life;as my diagnosis called 4 a 27month prognosis!I have since had cancer in my other breast in situ.Because of Dr.Painter,I am still living 3yrs&7mos.later.At this time he is in another Country vounteering his Medical services.Dr.Painter'IS ALL'a Doctor should be & more;someone whom the Medical profession should reconize&be proud of!!I personally contribute my being alive to him.Thank you God 4 Dr.Painter....Carole LaGrandeur

Submitted Aug. 2, 2011