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Chemotherapy, Colon, Colon resection, Colorectal, Hysterectomy, Kidney resection, Laparoscopic tumor resection, Liver Resection, Metastatic Colon Cancer, Metastatic Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Colon, Oophorectomy, Patient Stories, Radiation Therapy, Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma, Surgery, Treatments
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Self-Advocacy Saved Sydney’s Life: Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Sydney S., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Constant stomachaches that only went away after bowel movements, pain after eating, changes in bowel size and shape Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy, temporary ileostomy, ileostomy reversal), chemotherapy (FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, trifluridine and tipiracil), monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab), radiation therapy, hormone therapy
bevacizumab (Avastin), Cancers, Chemotherapy, Colectomy, Colon, Colorectal, FOLFIRI (folinic acid, fluorouracil, irinotecan), FOLFOX (folinic acid, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin), Hormone Therapies, ileostomy, Ileostomy reversal, Metastatic, Metastatic, Monoclonal Antibodies, Patient Stories, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Treatments, Trifluridine and tipiracil -
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“I’m Still Affected 25 Years Later”: Maria’s Experience with Kidney Cancer
Maria F., Kidney Cancer (Wilms Tumor) Symptom: Back pain Treatments: Surgery (nephrectomy), chemotherapy, radiation
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Planning Love and Life with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer: Kayleigh’s Story
Kayleigh G.-P., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Blood and mucus in stool, increased frequency and urgency of bowel movements, small bowel movements Treatments: Chemotherapy, chemoradiation, planned surgeries (lower anterior resection, lobectomy)
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Life Changed Overnight: Rylie’s Experience with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer
Riley T., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Sharp lower abdominal pain, severe bloating, fecal impaction Treatments: Surgeries (colon, liver and small intestine tumor resection; ostomy surgery; upcoming ostomy reversal surgery), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy (monoclonal antibody), fertility conservation treatments
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How Faith and Family Keep Jackson Going Amid Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Jackson L., BRAF Mutation Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Severe stomach pain, fatigue, lack of motivation, anemia, blood in stool, thinning stool Treatments: Surgeries (emergency bowel obstruction surgery with temporary colostomy, possibility of HIPEC in 2026), chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Colon Cancer at 36: How Crystal Faced Diagnosis and Found Connection
Crystal W., Colon Cancer Symptoms: Blood in stool, intermittent severe lower abdominal pain, urinary tract infection (UTI) with strong odor, fistula Treatments: Surgeries (cystectomy, oophorectomy, and hysterectomy), chemotherapy
