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How Wyatt Navigated a Surprise Diagnosis of Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Wyatt D., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, KRAS+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Intense migraines, vision loss, muscle cramping in the hands, fainting Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Haley’s Advice After Her Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Diagnosis
Haley M., Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (pNET) Symptom: Persistent digestive issues Treatment: Surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy or Whipple procedure)
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How a Mom with Stage 4 Colon Cancer Turned Pain Into Purpose
Lauren G., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Frequent urges to have bowel movements (up to 27x/day), incomplete evacuation, abdominal bloating Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy, colostomy bag placement), chemotherapy
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Bladder Cancer Breakthroughs 2025: New Treatments & Bladder-Sparing Advances
Bladder Cancer Breakthroughs 2025: New Treatments & Bladder-Sparing Advances MD Anderson’s Dr. Ashish Kamat breaks down the latest in research, emerging therapies, and what patients and care partners need to know now to make informed treatment decisions.
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How Sasha Faces the Mental & Emotional Weight of Stage 4 Ocular Melanoma
Sasha F., Ocular Melanoma, Stage 4 Symptoms: Eye pressure, eye dryness, intense headache, red blood vessel in the eye, black curtain in vision (partial vision loss) Treatments: Surgery (enucleation or eye removal), immunotherapy, radiation therapy, chemosaturation, chemoembolization
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From Foot Pain to Lung Cancer: Kathrin’s Unexpected Stage 4 ALK+ Diagnosis
Kathrin W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Weakness, decline of performance in sports, depression, pain in left foot Treatments: Radiation therapy, targeted therapy
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Why Speaking Up Matters: Dorinda’s Life with Bladder Cancer
Dorinda G., Bladder Cancer Symptom: A significant amount of blood in the urine Treatments: Surgery (transurethral resection of bladder tumor/TURBT, surgery for papillary lesion), immunotherapy (BCG), chemotherapy
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Not Just a Miscarriage: The Rare Cancer Shannon Never Saw Coming
Shannon W., Choriocarcinoma Symptoms: Molar pregnancy, vaginal bleeding, overall feeling of unwell, cramping, weight loss, elevated HCG level, feeling bloated Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgeries (D&C, total hysterectomy)
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Thriving with Multiple Myeloma: Yvonne’s Story of Strength Through Advocacy
Dr. Yvonne D., Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Symptoms: Severe hip pain, trouble walking due to a broken pelvis, extreme fatigue, bone pains Treatments: Chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, radiation therapy, surgeries, CAR T-cell therapy
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Showing Up as a Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Care Partner: Nat & Ebony
Nat G., Spouse of Bladder Cancer Patient “You have to become selfless as a caregiver. You have to assure that person that you are there for them.”
