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Navigating the “Good Cancer” Guilt: Taylor Scheib’s Story of Self-Advocacy
Taylor Scheib, Thyroid Cancer (Oncocytic Thyroid Cancer) Symptom: Appearance of a visible lump on the neck Treatments: Surgeries (hemithyroidectomy, completion thyroidectomy), radiation therapy (radioactive iodine)
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The “Luckiest Unlucky Person”: Young Mom Laurel’s Kidney Cancer Experience
Laurel M., Kidney Cancer (Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma), Stage 1, Grade 2 Symptom: Gallbladder attack resulting in extreme pain in sternum Treatment: Surgery (partial nephrectomy
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“What in the World Is Wrong With Your Lung?” Taylor’s Lung Carcinoid Tumor Story
Taylor D., Lung Cancer (Carcinoid Tumor), Stage 1B Symptoms: Fatigue and shortness of breath, leading to inability to pass fitness test required to play Division 1 soccer Treatments: Surgeries (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS): left upper lobectomy, lingula removal)
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Living With Incurable Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer: How Stephanie Redefines Hope
Stephanie K., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Persistent and intense cough, general feeling of sluggishness Treatments: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy through a clinical trial, radiation therapy
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“I Knew It Was Back”: How Amanda Knew Her Hodgkin Lymphoma Was Back
Amanda P., Relapsed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Sudden, unexplained weight loss Treatments: Immunotherapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant (autologous)
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16 Years in Remission: Tristan’s Hodgkin Lymphoma Story
Tristan C., Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Stage 4 Symptoms: Severe and persistent itching, appearance of a large nodule in neck Treatments: Surgeries (port installation, catheter placements), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplants (autologous and allogeneic)
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Stage 4 Stomach Cancer: Lisa Balances Cancer and Being a Mom
Lisa B., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Trouble swallowing, acid reflux Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery (total gastrectomy), radiation therapy
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Finding Strength: Sarah’s Rectal Cancer Diagnosis
Sarah G., Rectal Cancer, Stage 2A Symptom: Minor and inconsistent rectal bleeding Treatments: Surgery (low anterior resection or LAR), chemotherapy (FOLFOX)
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From Nursing Student to Hodgkin Lymphoma Patient
Sarah K., Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Stage 2 Symptom: Swollen lymph node in the neck and collarbone Treatment: Chemotherapy
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Kina’s Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer Experience Highlights Fierce Self-Advocacy
Kina L., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Flare-up of IBS symptoms, appearance of blood in stool Treatments: Surgeries through a clinical trial (double thoracotomy, lung resection), chemotherapy (including chemoperfusion, through a clinical trial)
