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Kelsey’s Stage 4 EGFR+ and ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Kelsey D., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, EGFR+, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Severe back pain, falling due to collapsed spinal vertebrae Treatments: Radiation therapy, targeted therapy (tyrosine kinase inhibitor, osimertinib), surgery (spinal fusion surgery), chemotherapy (through a clinical trial)
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From Losing His Appetite to Stage 4 Colon Cancer: Joe’s Story
Joe C., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Loss of appetite, fatigue, malaise, severe pain in the abdominal/liver area, back and shoulder pain, lightheadedness Treatments: Surgery (colon resection), chemotherapy (FOLFOX, capecitabine, FOLFIRI), targeted therapy (panitumumab, a monoclonal antibody), radiation therapy, immunotherapy through a clinical trial
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A Double Lung Transplant with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Natalie’s Search for Hope
Natalie B., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, severe cough Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trials, radiation therapy, surgery (double lung transplant)
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Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AMML): Russ’s Clinical Trial Story
Russ D., Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AMML), with NPM1 Mutation Symptoms:Flu‑like symptoms, profound fatigue, blood pressure drop, shortness of breath Treatments:Chemotherapy, clinical trial (menin inhibitor)
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Dr. Ross Camidge: I Have Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Dr. Ross Camidge, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: sore shoulder muscle, breathing sounded different
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“Hope Always” — Hunter’s Inspiring Rare Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors Story
Hunter D., Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors (DSRCT) Symptoms: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue Treatments: Surgeries (debulking surgeries), chemotherapy, radiation therapy (radioimmunotherapy, under a clinical trial)
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Micheal Finds Hope with an Inoperable Brain Cancer by Joining a Clinical Trial
Michael J., Brain Cancer (Diffuse Midline Glioma), Grade 4 Symptoms: Vertigo, eye nystagmus, weakness on the right side of the face, dizziness Treatment: Radiation therapy (as part of a clinical trial)
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“You Are Not Your Cancer”: Colleen’s Stage 4 Endometrial Cancer Message
Colleen J., Endometrial Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Very large blood clots during menstruation, anemia Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy (brachytherapy), surgery (full hysterectomy), immunotherapy
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Ryan’s Clinical Trial Experience Facing Stage 4 Tongue Cancer
Ryan A., Tongue Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck), Stage 4 Symptom: Lesion on the side of the tongue Treatments: Surgeries (partial glossectomy, neck dissection, tongue reconstruction), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
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Your MPN, Your Journey: How New Discoveries Will Impact Personalized Care
Your MPN, Your Journey: How New Discoveries Will Impact Personalized Care Dr. John Mascarenhas of The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai and patient advocate Andrew Schorr share the latest breakthroughs in MPN care.
