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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
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Emily’s Stage 4 Colon Cancer Story
Emily K., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Abdominal pain, blood in stool Treatments: Surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, clinical trials
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Lizzie’s Thyroid Cancer Story
Lizzie F., Thyroid Cancer Symptoms: No outright signs or symptoms; evaluation by new doctor found a nodule Treatment: Surgery (right thyroid lobectomy)
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Stephen Huff Stage 4 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Stephen H., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Shortness of breath, jabbing pain while talking, wheezing at night Treatments: Targeted therapy (alectinib), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
