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From Hospice to Hope: Eugenia’s Fight Against Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Eugenia H., Poorly Differentiated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Chest tightness, wheezing, weight loss, persistent high pulse rate, coughing up blood, severe bleeding from the mouth Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy (external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy & CyberKnife), cryotherapy, surgeries (tracheostomy & emergency bowel obstruction surgery), immunotherapy
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: The Rare Cancer That Almost Went Undiagnosed
Alyssa N., Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Symptoms: Persistent jaw pain, lightning-like facial pain during the first bite of meals Treatments: Surgery (tumor removal), radiation
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Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific Treatment Options
Thriving with Multiple Myeloma: Expert Tips and Insights Multiple myeloma patient Kenny Capps and expert Dr. Carl Ola Landgren discuss the latest multiple myeloma treatments, side effect management, and innovative therapies.
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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
