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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
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The Lasting Impact: Bladder Cancer in Those Who Served
The Lasting Impact: Bladder Cancer in Those Who Served Wally shares his real-life experience with bladder cancer, showing how strength, support, and great care helped him face the challenge head-on.
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Living Well Together with Follicular Lymphoma: Real Talk from Patients and Partners
Living Well Together with Follicular Lymphoma: Real Talk from Patients & Partners How do you navigate follicular lymphoma (FL) as a couple through diagnosis, treatment decisions, and life beyond? In this heartfelt discussion, three couples share their personal stories and unique insights.
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Abbie’s Rare Cancer Diagnosis of Solitary Plasmacytoma of Bone
Abigail W., Solitary Plasmacytoma of Bone (SPB) Symptoms: Lesion on rib visible on earlier scans, persistent localized rib pain, fatigue Treatment: Radiation therapy
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Faith, Strength, & Self-Care to Overcome Stage 3 Cervical Cancer
Michelle B., Cervical Cancer, Stage 3 Symptoms: Heavy bleeding with blood clots, lower back pain Treatments: Radiation (external beam radiation therapy & brachytherapy), chemotherapy
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Alli’s Integrative Approach to Appendix Cancer (LAMN & PMP)
Alli B., LAMN with PMP (Appendix Cancer) Symptoms: Bloating, severe constipation for over a year, severe abdominal pain, stabbing pains over gallbladder area, inability to walk or stand due to abdominal pain, unexplained sharp weight gain and loss Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgeries (appendectomy, peritonectomy), integrative cancer care
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The Routine Check That Found Monica’s Stage 1 Colorectal Cancer
Monica D., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 1 Symptoms: None; caught at a routine colonoscopy Treatment: Surgery (low anterior resection with temporary diverting ileostomy)
