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Stage 4 Stomach Cancer: Lisa Balances Cancer and Being a Mom
Lisa B., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Trouble swallowing, acid reflux Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery (total gastrectomy), radiation therapy
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From Nursing Student to Hodgkin Lymphoma Patient
Sarah K., Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Stage 2 Symptom: Swollen lymph node in the neck and collarbone Treatment: Chemotherapy
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Diagnosed with CLL, Lynn’s Experience as An Oncology Nurse Leads to Patient Advocacy in Congress
Lynn S., Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Symptom: Elevated white blood cell count Treatments: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy (BTK inhibitor)
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Finding Light Through Advocacy in Stage 3 Synovial Sarcoma: Sorcha’s Experience
Sorcha B., Synovial Sarcoma, Stage 3 Symptoms: Right upper quadrant pain, changes in the right breast, temporary vision loss in the right eye, nausea, vomiting Treatments: Chemotherapy, cytoprotective therapy (mesna), surgery (lobectomy of the middle lobe of the right lung and associated ribs and soft tissue)
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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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Fiorella’s Role in Cancer Advocacy Started After Her Own Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Fiorella G.,Breast Cancer, Cancer Advocate Symptom: Lump in breast Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (lumpectomy)
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Hasegawa Kazuo’s Stage 4 Lung Cancer Mission to Help Others
Hasegawa K., Lung Cancer (Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma), Stage 4 Symptoms: Persistent cough that lasted two months, coughed up blood on one occasion, worsening headache Treatments: Chemotherapy, clinical trial
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The Importance of Cancer Screening in Communities of Color
The Importance of Cancer Screening | Dr. Colin Ottey An internal medicine physician discusses healthcare access, preventative care, patient trust, and how both doctors and patients can improve relationships for better outcomes.
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Tom’s Stage 2 Prostate Cancer Story
Tom H., Prostate Cancer, Stage 2 Symptoms: None Treatment: Surgery (prostatectomy)
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Laurie’s Stage 4 Follicular Lymphoma Story
Laurie A., Follicular Lymphoma, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Frequent sinus infections, dry right eye, fatigue, lump in abdomen Treatments: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radioimmunotherapy
