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Overcoming Racial Barriers in Clinical Trials from a Lung Cancer Oncologist
Dr. Marjory Charlot, Oncology UNC oncologist discusses increasing awareness and access to clinical trials among Black communities
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The Future of Lymphoma Therapy: Expert Perspectives on Breakthroughs and New Combinations
The Future of Lymphoma Therapy: Expert Perspectives on Breakthroughs and New Combinations Explore advancements in treatment with two lymphoma experts, Dr. Andrew Evens from the Rutgers Cancer Institute and Dr. Tycel Phillips from City of Hope.
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How I Learned to Live with CLL—And Stop Letting It Control Me
Margie H., Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms: Large lymph node in her neck, fatigue as the disease progressed Treatment: Targeted therapy
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Meridith’s Stage 4 Melanoma Story
Meridith B., Melanoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Seizure Treatments: Surgery (craniotomy to remove a brain metastasis), immunotherapy
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Ashlee’s Stage 4 Burkitt Lymphoma Story
Ashlee K., Burkitt Lymphoma, Stage 4 Symptoms: Abdominal pain, night sweats, visible mass in the abdomen Treatments: Surgery (partial colectomy to remove 14 inches of intestine), chemotherapy
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Stephanie’s Stage 2 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Stephanie W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 2B Symptoms: Persistent cough, wheezing Treatments: Surgery (bilobectomy), chemotherapy, targeted therapy
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Jennifer’s Stage 4 Colon Story
Jennifer T., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Weight loss, coughing, vomiting, sciatica pain, fatigue Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy, lung wedge resection on both lungs), chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Nicole’s Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Story
Nicole B., Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, night sweats, lumps on neck, rash, shortness of breath Treatments: BCL-2 inhibitor, monoclonal antibody
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Marisa’s Stage 4 Synovial Sarcoma Story
Marisa C., Synovial Sarcoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Small bump on the foot (stable for years, then grew during pregnancy), pain when pressed Treatments: Surgeries (below-knee amputation, pulmonary wedge resections, segmentectomy), chemotherapy, radiation (lungs & hip)
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Bella’s Malignant Paraganglioma Story
Bella J., Malignant Paraganglioma Symptoms: Severe vomiting, chronic cough, dizziness, swelling in the neck, low heart rate, extreme weight loss, hair loss, dental issues, vocal strain, persistent pain and exhaustion Treatments: Surgeries, radiotherapy, physical therapy
