"She was very courageous," Dr. Gromeier, is quoted as saying in the article, titled, "Killing Cancer with Polio," by Michelle Boudin and Alicia Dennis.

Stephanie acknowledges the leap of faith she took in becoming the first person to receive the poliovirus in her brain as part of the investigational treatment. "I was a little crazy to do this. But I feel grateful to be alive and give others hope."

The full article is published in the May 5, 2014 issue of People magazine, and is available by subscription or for purchase at the People magazine website.