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Why Clinical Trials Matter: How New AML Treatment Options Saved Shelley’s Life
Shelley G., Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with NPM1 Mutation Symptoms: Fatigue, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, low blood countsTreatments: Chemotherapy, clinical trial, stem cell transplant
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Love, Stress & Strength: What It’s Really Like to Be a Cancer Caregiver
Jamel Martin, Son of Prostate Cancer Patient “Take your time. Be patient with the loved one that you are caregiving for and help them embrace life.”
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“Go Get a Checkup.” – Joseph’s Prostate Cancer Advice
Joseph M., Prostate Cancer When Joseph was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the news came as a shock and forced him to face questions about his health, future, and faith. He shares how he navigated his diagnosis, chose robotic surgery, and learned to open up to his loved ones about his health.
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From Confusing Symptoms to Motherhood and Advocacy: Taja’s Polycythemia Vera Story
Taja S., Polycythemia Vera Symptoms: Chronic fatigue, fainting, stroke-like episodes, elevated hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet countTreatments: Emergency surgery for ruptured cyst & bowel obstruction, chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant
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How Tabbie Faces Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Cancer at 25
Tabbie V., Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (pNET) Symptoms: Abdominal pain, unusual organ “inflammation” feeling when walking, fatigue Treatments: Chemotherapy (oral and IV), surgeries (Whipple procedure or pancreaticoduodenectomy, liver resection or partial hepatectomy)
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Emily Breaks Stigmas and Builds Awareness Around Stage 4 EGFR+ Lung Cancer
Emily N., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, EGFR+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Chronic cough, persistent post-nasal drip, shortness of breath while doing simple activities, changes in voice, rib pain Treatments: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy (tyrosine kinase inhibitor), radiation therapy
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How Faith and Family Keep Jackson Going Amid Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Jackson L., BRAF Mutation Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Severe stomach pain, fatigue, lack of motivation, anemia, blood in stool, thinning stool Treatments: Surgeries (emergency bowel obstruction surgery with temporary colostomy, possibility of HIPEC in 2026), chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Shauna’s Story of a Cold, a Cough, an X-ray, and Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer
Shauna D., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Persistent dry cough following a cold Treatments: Targeted therapy (tyrosine kinase inhibitors), radiation therapy
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40 Years Living with an MPN: Jeremy’s Polycythemia Vera (PV) and Myelofibrosis Story
Jeremy S., Polycythemia Vera Jeremy Smith and Dr. Angela Fleischman share empowering insights on living well with polycythemia vera, from symptoms to treatment and patient advocacy.
