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The Routine Check That Found Monica’s Stage 1 Colorectal Cancer
Monica Dean, Colorectal Cancer, Stage 1 Symptoms: None; caught at a routine colonoscopy Treatment: Surgery (low anterior resection with temporary diverting ileostomy)
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Living with a Rare Malignant PEComa Cancer
Michelle C. and Jolene S., Malignant PEComa Symptoms: (Michelle) Heavy bleeding, asymptomatic lung masses discovered through a chest X-ray; (Jolene) Inability to urinate, bleeding from uterus Treatments: (Michelle) Surgery (hysterectomy), targeted therapy (mTOR inhibitor); (Jolene) Surgery (hysterectomy), radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy (mTOR inhibitor)
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Lauren’s Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma Story
Lauren D., Primary Mediastinal (PMBCL) Symptoms: Dry cough, extreme fatigue, trouble breathing, swollen and discolored left arm, lump under the arm Treatment: Chemotherapy
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Chaylee’s Psoriatic Arthritis: Fatigue, Flares & Finding Hope
Chaylee M., Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms: Severe fatigue, swollen fingers and face, joint weakness, flaky skin, rashes, long-term scalp psoriasis Treatments: Celecoxib, methotrexate, adalimumab injections
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Itchy, Painful Skin and Plaque Psoriasis: Victoria’s Story
Victoria V., Plaque Psoriasis Symptoms: Painful cracked skin on the scalp, inflammation on the top of the foot, joint pain in the foot Treatments: Shampoos, creams, injections, pills, prescription medications, biologics
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Dr. Brandon Blue on Improving Myeloma Care for Black Patients
Dr. Brandon Blue Dr. Brandon Blue shares key strategies for better health care and saving lives, especially in communities impacted by multiple myeloma.
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Stage 4 Colon Cancer at 36: Kasey Shares Why Early Screening Can Save Lives
Kasey S., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Extreme abdominal cramping, mucus in stool, rectal bleeding, black stool, fatigue, weight fluctuations, skin issues (guttate psoriasis) Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy & salpingectomy), chemotherapy
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Young Mom Melanie’s Stage 4 Nasal Squamous Cell Cancer
Melanie S., Nasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage 4 (Metastatic), p16 positive Symptoms: Nosebleeds, sinus pressure, congestion, eye protrusion Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgeries (orbital exenteration & reconstructive flap surgery), radiation therapy (EBRT & proton therapy), hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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A Second Opinion Changed Joel’s Grade 2 Myxofibrosarcoma Treatment Plan
Joel S., Myxofibrosarcoma, Grade 2 Symptom: Lump on shin (gradual growth over several months) Treatments: Radiation therapy, surgery (tumor removal & reconstruction of affected area)
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Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia: Community Care & Clinical Trials
Navigating Waldenström’s: Getting the Best Care Close to Home Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia patient advocate Pete DeNardis, expert hematologist Dr. Hussam Eltoukhy, and practice administrator Maria Lamantia discuss the latest in community-based cancer care, personalized treatment options, and effective communication strategies.
