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Jake Found a Lump Putting On Deodorant: It Was Male Breast Cancer.
Jake M., ER+ Male Breast Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Appearance of a lump in the armpit Treatments: Chemotherapy (doxorubicin, paclitaxel), surgeries (full right mastectomy, clear margin re-excision, tracheal tumor excision), radiation therapy, targeted therapy (abemaciclib), hormone therapy (tamoxifen)
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14 Years Later and Still Here: How Katie Smith Has Survived ‘Inoperable’ Brain Cancer
Katie S., Glioblastoma, Grade 4, IDH1+ Symptoms: Left arm heaviness and weakness, reduced fine motor control in the left hand, intermittent tingling in the left fingers Treatments: Surgeries (craniotomy, twice), radiation therapy, chemotherapy (temozolomide, CCNU), monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab)
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San Francisco Firefighter Tony Survived Bladder Cancer (Transitional Cell Carcinoma) Twice — and Built a Movement to Protect His Brothers and Sisters
Tony S., Bladder Cancer (Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder) Symptoms: Gross hematuria (visible blood in urine), abdominal cramping and extreme fatigue during exercise Treatments: Surgeries (nephrectomy, transurethral resection of bladder tumor or TURBT), chemotherapy (gemcitabine)
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Stage 4 Colon Cancer at 26: Mariana’s Story of Missed Signs, Major Surgery, and Finding Her Voice
Mariana T., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Bloating, anemia, appearance of blood in stool Treatments: Surgeries (bowel resection, oophorectomy, salpingectomy), chemotherapy (oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, FOLFOX), immunotherapy (bevacizumab)
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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)
