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Choosing Quality of Life in Her Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
Brittany C., Rhabdomyosarcoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Small, sharp lump on the right side of the jaw Treatments: Surgeries (tumor removal & planned corrective jaw surgery), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trial
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Jennifer’s Mental Strength living with Kidney & Ovarian Cancer
Jennifer W., Kidney Cancer, Stage 3 & Ovarian Cancer, Stage 4 Symptom: Abdominal bloating Treatments: Surgeries (hysterectomy, splenectomy, nephrectomy, cholecystectomy), chemotherapy, targeted therapy (PARP inhibitor)
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Healing Together: How My Mom Helped Me Through Bladder Cancer
Healing Together: A Mother and Daughter Navigate High-Grade Bladder Cancer Mary Beth’s story about caregiving starts with an important awareness message about female bladder cancer symptoms.
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Stage 3 Rectal Cancer: What James Wishes More People Knew
James K., Rectal Cancer, Stage 3C/4 Symptoms: Occasional rectal bleeding, increasing fatigue Treatments: Chemoradiation, surgeries (coloanal pull-through, temporary ileostomy, ileostomy reversal, permanent colostomy), adjuvant chemotherapy
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What Myelofibrosis Taught Demetria About Showing Up for Herself
Demetria J., Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) progressing to Myelofibrosis Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, stomach pain (later identified as due to an enlarged spleen), dizziness, shortness of breath Treatments: Spleen-shrinking medication, regular blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant
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How a PSA Test & Peer Support Helped Rob Face Prostate Cancer
Rob M., Prostate Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Burning sensation while urinating, erectile dysfunction Treatments: Surgeries (radical prostatectomy, artificial urinary sphincter to address incontinence, penile prosthesis), radiation therapy (EBRT), hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy or ADT)
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How Hormone Replacement Therapy Helped Honey Feel Like Herself Again After Breast Cancer
Honey H., Breast Cancer, Stage 2, HER2-, PR+, ER+ Symptom: Lump in the right breast Treatments: Surgeries (bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction, lymph node removal, oophorectomy), hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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Stage 1 Ampullary Cancer and New Motherhood: Michelle’s Story of Grace and Strength
Michelle K., Ampullary Cancer Symptom: Recurrent pancreatitis Treatments: Surgery (Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)), chemotherapy
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Living Creatively with Stage 4 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Anita’s Story
Anita T., Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Stage 4 Symptoms: Leg spasms, vomiting, back pain, abdominal swelling and pain, fatigue, loss of appetite Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trial, radiation therapy, surgery
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India’s Guttate Psoriasis & PsA Story: From Flare-Ups to Self-Love
India B., Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms: Psoriasis: small red spots on thighs, face, and ears after catching strep throat; Psoriatic Arthritis: foot swelling, joint pain in toes, fingers, and hips Treatments: Topical steroids, UVB light therapy, supplements (vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, turmeric), diet modification, Epsom salt baths, heat therapy
