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Cheyenne’s Stage 3B Melanoma Taught Her the Power of Self-Advocacy
Cheyenne E., Melanoma, Stage 3B Symptom: Itchy mole on her back that changed in appearance Treatments: Surgeries (wide local excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, lymph node removal), immunotherapy
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From Doctor to Patient: Shiva Faces a Double Cancer Diagnosis: Rectal and Kidney Cancer
Shiva S., Rectal Cancer, T2, and Renal Cancer, T3 Symptoms: Pressure and urgency of bowels, back pain Treatments: Chemoradiation (for rectal cancer), surgery (ileostomy, combined bowel and kidney surgery), immunotherapy (for kidney cancer)
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Allison’s Example of Self-Advocacy Living with Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer
Allison Z., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Severe back pain Treatments: Targeted therapy (ALK inhibitors), radiation therapy
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How Faith Sustains Maria Through Incurable Stage 4 Stomach Cancer
Maria C., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Rapid weight loss, fatigue, inability to hold food down Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (robotic distal gastrectomy), radiation therapy
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How Flu-Like Symptoms Led to Megan’s Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis
Megan S., Melanoma, Recurrent (Stage 1A & Stage 4) Symptoms: New mole, cough, wheezing, chest pain, back pain Treatments: Surgeries (mole excision, reconstructive surgery, thoracic surgery), immunotherapy, targeted therapy (BRAF inhibitors, MEK inhibitors), radiation therapy
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Decades of Unanswered Symptoms Finally Lead to Michelle’s Stage 1 Papillary Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Michelle L., Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Stage 1 Symptoms: Hormone imbalances, mood swings, depression & anxiety, unexplained weight changes, chronic digestive issues, weakened immune system, painful/irregular periods, insomnia, fatigue and low energy, lump in the neck, difficulty singing/voice changes, shortness of breath, physical weakness, arm pain Treatments: Surgeries (lymphadenectomy, total thyroidectomy, partial right neck dissection), radioactive…
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How an ER Visit Uncovered Hayley’s Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (pNET) at 27
Hayley O., Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (pNET) Symptoms: Severe right-sided pelvic pain, nausea, diarrhea Treatment: Surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy or Whipple procedure)
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The Power of Positivity and Advocacy in Mary’s Stage 4 Endometrial Cancer Care
Mary M., Endometrial Cancer, Stage 4B, Grade 2 Symptoms: Unusual fatigue, urinary tract infections, extreme pain on the right side of the abdominal area Treatments: Surgery (hysterectomy), chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Living with Metastatic Lung Cancer: Clara’s Honest Take on Life and Treatment
Clara C., Lung Cancer, MSH6, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Pelvic pain, joint and bone pain, breast lump, extreme lightheadedness and dizziness, vomiting, fainting spells, swollen lymph node in the neck, neuropathy, headaches, unexplained weight loss, severe anemia Treatments: Radiation therapy to the brain, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Beneath the Surface: A Surfer’s Story of Melanoma and Self-Advocacy
Mart H., Melanoma, Recurrent (Stage 2A, Stage 1B, Stage 1A, Stage 0) & Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms: Non-healing lip lesion, black mole on upper arm that grew, changed color, and bled Treatment: Surgeries (wide local excisions on the arm, chin, cheek, and back)
