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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.”
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The Power of Holly’s Self-Advocacy in Rare Cancer Detection
Holly A., Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Stage 1 Symptom: Persistent jaw pain Treatment: Surgeries: two parotidectomies (second with intraoperative ultrasound guidance)
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Jackson’s Stage 3 Colon Cancer at 26
Jackson A., Colon Cancer, Stage 3 Symptom: Sharp abdominal pain Treatment: Surgery (emergency transverse colectomy)
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What’s New in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
SABCS 2024: What’s New in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Metastatic breast cancer patient and advocate Abigail Johnston sits down with breast cancer specialist Dr. Neil Vasan to break down the most up-to-date information.
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Kyle’s Journey as a Lung Cancer Care Partner
Kyle Appleford, Spouse of Lung Cancer Patient (Metastatic) with No History of Smoking “Ask for help. Don’t be too prideful to accept the help. I wouldn’t be here without all the support from family and friends.”
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What Does Crohn’s Disease Look Like? Kristin: Body Positivity!
Kristen F., Crohn’s Disease (IBD) Symptoms: Fatigue, abdominal cramps, blood in stool, loss of appetite, frequent and painful bathroom visits, perianal disease (open wound), mouth sores, joint pain Treatments: Multiple medications, surgeries (temporary ostomy, total colectomy and permanent ostomy, Barbie butt surgery or proctectomy)
