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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)
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From Back Pain to Cancer: Michele’s Multiple Myeloma Story
Michele J., Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Symptoms: Fatigue, anemia, persistent lower back pain, sharp leg pain during movement Treatments: Surgery, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant
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The Importance of Cancer Screening in the Black Community | Lemuel Eley
The Importance of Cancer Screening | Lemuel Eley Heart attack survivor at 44 shares his story, advocating for health screenings and proactive care in the African-American community.
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Brian’s Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Brian M., Small Cell Lung Cancer, Limited Stage Symptoms: Persistent heartburn (suspected GERD), shoulder/armpit pain Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy
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Why Second Opinions Matter: Denelle’s Stage 3B Rectal Cancer Story
Denelle C., Rectal Cancer, Stage 3B Symptoms: Irregular bowel movements, frequent rectal bleeding, sensation of incomplete evacuation Treatment: Chemoradiation (oral chemotherapy and radiation therapy)
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CLL Treatment Advances: Moving from Research to Reality
CLL Treatment Advances: Moving from Research to Reality The world of CLL treatment is evolving fast. Learn what’s changing, how it impacts treatment decisions, and what it all means for patients today.
