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Misdiagnoses Delayed Amanda’s Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Amanda L., Cervical Cancer, Stage 3 Symptoms: Heavy periods, abnormal bleeding, large blood clots, severe cramping, severe abdominal pain, pain radiating down the left leg, loss of mobility in the left leg, loss of appetite, fatigue Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy (external beam radiation therapy & brachytherapy)
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Hamish’s Rare Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT) Story
Hamish S., Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT) Symptoms: Persistent fatigue, nausea, weight loss, hard abdominal lump Treatments: Interval-compressed chemotherapy, surgeries (cytoreductive surgery, peritonectomy, HIPEC, right hemicolectomy, low anterior resection)
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The Importance of Cancer Screening in Communities of Color
The Importance of Cancer Screening | Dr. Colin Ottey An internal medicine physician discusses healthcare access, preventative care, patient trust, and how both doctors and patients can improve relationships for better outcomes.
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Michael’s Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Esophagus Story
Michael B., Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Esophagus, Stage 4 Symptom: Progressive difficulty swallowing Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery (feeding tube placement)
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Your MPN, Your Journey: How New Discoveries Will Impact Personalized Care
Your MPN, Your Journey: How New Discoveries Will Impact Personalized Care Dr. John Mascarenhas of The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai and patient advocate Andrew Schorr share the latest breakthroughs in MPN care.
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Small Changes, Big Impact: Easing Myeloma Treatment Side Effects
Small Changes, Big Impact: Easing Myeloma Treatment Side Effects Hear from multiple myeloma advocate Valarie Traynham and leading experts from Mount Sinai as they share practical strategies for handling side effects, optimizing nutrition, and improving quality of life.
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Newlyweds Navigate Cancer: Cody’s High-Grade Astrocytoma Story
Cody L., Astrocytoma, High-Grade Symptoms: Vision loss (temporary blackouts), blurry sickle-shaped distortions, leg contractions (focal seizures) Treatments: Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
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Katie’s Stage 3B Colon Cancer Story
Katie I., Colon Cancer, Stage 3B Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, shortness of breath heartburn Treatments: Surgery (partial colectomy/laparoscopic colon resection), chemotherapy (infusion with oral medication)
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A Second Chance at Life: Maggie’s Stage 4 PD-L1+ Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Story
Maggie C., Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic), PD-L1+ Symptoms: Bruising sensation in the breast, soft lump Treatments: Chemotherapy, clinical trial (antibody-drug conjugate and immunotherapy)
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Edie’s Stage 3B Colorectal Cancer Story
Edie H., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 3B Symptom: Chronic constipation Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries (lower anterior resection & temporary ileostomy)
