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Renal failure meets hope & inspiration at Salib Oncology.
“On behalf of myself and my brothers and sisters, a heart felt Thank you for your care of mom since November of 2001.
She smiled when she knew she had a visit with you. Although her last few weeks were very painful, I know you did all which was within your expertise to help her.
I shall remember you fondly.”
- D.R.
“Just a short note to thank you for all your loving care of my friend this past 1 1/2 years. I miss him every minute of the day & wake up during the night and can’t get back to sleep knowing I will not see him in the morning. He was my best friend. He picked me up for work every A.M. & helped me at the Senior Center all day and then brought me home. He spent every Sunday with my family and me. He helped me with my son who is a recovering alcoholic. My son, & everyone else who knew him, loved him very much. He spent his whole life helping others. I miss him when I look at trees, the rushing creeks, the stars at night, the clouds during the day, the sunrise & the sunset, the glistening snow, the breeze on my face, the music we loved, the friends & family we shared – just everything. I just want to thank you for extending his life & allowing us the opportunity to enjoy him as long as possible. Please thank your staff for their patience & caring.”
– Love B.S.
“I would like to sincerely thank you for the outstanding medical care you provided to my mother during her battle with cancer. You always treated her medically and personally with great care and compassion. My family and I especially thank you for your patience, and understanding and willingness to take phone calls from us to answer our questions and to provide additional information regarding my mother’s treatments. Your candor and honesty gave us a better understanding of Mom’s condition and treatment impacts. We feel that Mom got the best treatment she could have gotten right here in Eason Hospital under your care and for that we are grateful.”
– E.D.
“Thank you from the depths of my heart for all of your efforts in attempting to help my mother with her leukemia. I admire you and respect your professional judgement and integrity. Thank you for all your phone calls and keeping me updated on her plan of care.”
– D.S.
Dr. Salib is simply the best Hematologist in The Lehigh Valley. He treats his patients with care, compassion and uncompromising attention to detail. I know, because I have referred my patients to Hayman for over 8 years. He is always there for help when I need him. His satisfaction rate from my patients is 100%.
Ron Baird, DO
Staff Physician at VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
August 18, 2011
At Salib Oncology, we believe positivity and hope is paramount to peace and internal strength.
You never know how tough you are until you have to be.
“Dear Dr. Salib,
Thank you for all that you have done for me in regards to my CLL condition over the last several months.
You have not only improved my physical condition, you have greatly improved my mental condition in that, I have gained confidence mentally in my life.
I now have a much better feeling of self-worth and outlook for my future.
You have demonstrated to me your care and interest in my problem. When I first met you for a second opinion in my CLL condition on the advice of my wife who saw your Facebook ad,
you gave me hope when you told me that you would love to help me.
In your special manner, you convinced me you could make me well and helped me, you surely did! Everything you told me about how you would make me feel better came true!
As you continue in the process, I now look forward to each day as I feel a sense of happiness instead of the depression of my pre-evaluation with you.
You have made a difference in my life and I thank God he brought you into my life.
You are not only a great doctor, you are a wonderful human being. God bless you.”
– Zane P.
“I wanted to say thank you for all your extra special care you give to my dad. Your care and concern for his well being give our family peace of mind. Thank you for all you do.”
– N.O. and Family
“Thanks! For taking very good care of our daughter.
God Bless every one of you.”
– M&P Parents
“Thank you for being such a wonderful support system for me during the most difficult times. I am so happy to say I got my transplant at John Hopkins. My husband donated to another woman and I received her husbands. It was a couple swap – Everything went so well! And it is functioning great!
I will always remember how positive you were to me and pray other doctors will do the same! You’re Awesome!!”
– S.M.
“A bit less than a year ago a gray cloud had descended in my direction. That early gloom has been whisked away by a mighty warrior wearing a white coat and glasses. The sun shines down on me, as I reflect that there is still time to say yes to life. That is a bit of a miracle. For that, thank you. I wanted to give you a little token. Somehow a 30lb turkey wasn’t quite right. But this Goddess is. Her credentials seem just right and she will be a little something to pass on to your children. She has imperfections, like the nick on her nose. No doubt he result of Roman youths throwing rocks during spring break.”
– E.B.
“Many thanks for taking care of Harry and giving him two more years that he never thought he would have.”
– Susan W.
“Just a brief note to thank you from the depths of my heart for all of your efforts in attempting to help my mother with her leukemia. We had all hoped and prayed for a successful course of treatment that would have put her into remission, unfortunately, that was not meant to be. I want you to know that I admire you and respect your professional judgement and integrity – you had preserved in attempting to help my mother, and for that, I am extremely grateful!
Losing my mother has been very difficult to endure, but I know that she is at peace now without any more suffering and that every effort had been made to help her during her hospitalizations; for it is these thoughts that give me much comfort and consolation.
I thank you also for your phone calls in keeping me updated with her plan of care, and for the beautiful sympathy card!”
– D.S.
“Thank you so much for the concern and care while I was in the hospital. I know you played a big part in keeping me alive.”
– B.
“On behalf of my mother, I want to thank you for your excellent and kind visit with my mother last week.
From the moment we accessed your receptionist, I was impressed with the level of professionalism and courtesy exhibited by everyone associated with the practice.
My mother has had many healthcare workers throughout her life – some good, some not so good.
It’s amazing to me the importance of bedside manner and simple human kindness. My mother’s fears were quieted by you and your nurses and receptionists.
Also, your patience, knowledge, and thoroughness were a breath of fresh air for a tired and fearful senior citizen.
Thank you for helping restore her faith in the medical system.”
– J.B.
I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in October 2019. By October 2022, after being treated by Dr Salib with many immunotherapies and chemotherapies, I qualified for a clinical trial. A team was assigned to my case, and I received the best care possible being monitored frequently with blood tests and CAT scans all free of charge.
I would recommend participation in a trial with Dr Salib who is very knowledgeable and will investigate every possible treatment. The team also paid close attention to my well-being and health."
- JK
Thank You
This is written to all who are fighting the battle of breast cancer. I would like to encourage you to stay strong and know you are not alone. In the midst of darkness, there is always a glimmer of light.
In March 2007, I was diagnosed with stage four Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. This type of breast cancer spreads throughout the body rapidly. It had also spread to my liver. Needless to say, this came as quite a shock to me. So many thoughts raced through my mind. “How can this be possible?” “Why me?” “How can I deal with this?” Sadly, it happens and I was forced to deal with the reality of my situation. I was faced with a choice. I could stand and fight this cancer which had so aggressively invaded my body or I could run and hide. I chose to stand and fight!
I went through several rounds of chemo-therapy. I was extremely fortunate because I did not suffer from any sickness due to my chemo sessions. The love and support I received from my family and friends, made what could have been an extremely dark period, become a powerful testimony. In October 2007, I chose to have a mastectomy to reduce the chances of having the cancer return. Dr. Kumat T. Pendurthi performed the general surgery and Dr. Manny Iyer was my plastic surgeon. I am please to announce, I came through with flying colors. After surgery, I received a few rounds of radiation treatments as an extra precaution. I am now in my third year of receiving Herceptin treatments due to the lesion which was on my liver.
Today, I am cancer free, doing well and I am in good health.
Dr. Hayman Salib was my oncologist. His medical expertise, mixed with a compassion which is rarely seen today, walked me and my family through every step from my initial diagnosis until I became Cancer Free. Through God, Dr. Hayman Salib, his staff and the team of doctors which he recommended gave me back the same quality of life I had prior to my diagnosis. Facing any kind of illness can be devastating, not only to the individual but to their families as well. However, having a caring, sensitive and encouraging doctor such as Dr. Hayman Salib inspired me to stay positive and never give up.
I hope this will inspire others to reach deep within and find the source of their strength to fight off cancer of any kind and its debilitating effects. This is a battle which must fight in the mind and spirit, as well as in the body. I would like to encourage Dr. Hayman Salib to continue to allow GOD to use him as an angel who touches lives, as he has done for me and my family.
I hope my story motivates all to become steadfast in the screening process. Early detection is the best weapon we have in fighting and winning the battle against Cancer!
G.D.
Written by G.D. and C.J. October 2010
RE: Mrs. E. D.
Dear Dr. Salib,
I would like to commend you and your staff for the quality of care as well as your understanding and concerned manner shown to Mrs. D and her family during her illness.
This is the type of outstanding service that Easton Hospital wants all of their patients to experience.
Thanks to you for a job well done. Your continued efforts to provide excellent health care at Easton Hospital are very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
C.R. C.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Good Evening Dr. Salib,
It was such a pleasure to hear my Mom’s tone of voice when she announced, “I have good news for you, my big tumor shrunk a lot and some of the small ones on my liver are gone. Dr. Salib said I need to continue Chemo but he has the correct mixture”. She sounded so positive it was great! She understands that the cancer will not go away but with the chemo, good eating habits, a healthy attitude and paying attention to her body will help control the symptoms. Previously, she was afraid to say she had been sick or going to the bathroom; now she understands that she will dehydrate and end up in the hospital which is not a place she wants to be, so she does not hesitate to let us know.
Thank you for speaking with me, helping me understand what my mom was up against and being patient with my questions. I will be coming up in the end of August for our Family reunion and I hope to stop in and Thank you in person.
Enjoy your week!
R.H.
In making this donation, I wish to especially recognize the skill and dedication of:
Hayman Salib, M.D.
A.D., M.D.
C.A., M.D.
Not only do I respect their experience and medical backgrounds, but their caring and dedication, as well as sensitivity.
Of course I wish also to thank the staff in the cancer wing which includes staff physicians, specialists, nursing staff, aides, housekeeping, dietary specialists and countless others. The professional staff of the union station would center and St. Luke’s visiting nurses must also be recognized. They all exhibited great care and consideration towards patients. It is my hope that there is a procedure by which all of these lovely people will know of my appreciation.
Certainly, my impression of St. Luke’s caring attitudes, the efficiency and skill with which the hospital functions and the training that staff receives made it an easy decision to make the contribution toward the construction of the new Cancer center at Riverside location.
Any recognition of this contribution should list the G. and E. –P. charitable trust.
Sincerely,
E.B. – P
I would like to thank you for the wonderful care that you provided to E. B.– P. and to the many other patients that turn to you for care.
As you can see from the attached letter, Mrs. B.-P. has decided to make a very generous $100,000 plus gift to St. Luke’s Hospital to support the construction of the new cancer center. I’ve attached a current briefing paper on the project.
At some point in June or July, I would like to arrange a small luncheon or dinner party to thank Mrs. B.-P. for her gift and hope that you will consider attending. I will send you more information once all the details have been finalized.
I also look forward to meeting you in the near future. I joined the staff at St. Luke’s in late October of 2006 and am slowly getting to know members of the medical staff.
Kind regards,
P.J.B.
Vice President, Development