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From Sudden Stomach Pain to Stage 4 Colon Cancer: How Carrie Keeps Dancing Through It
Carrie H., Colon Cancer (Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Colon), Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Persistent upset stomach, significant bloating Treatments: Surgeries (colon resection, oophorectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopic tumor resection, liver resection, kidney resection), chemotherapy, radiation therapy
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Living From Scan to Scan: Young Dad Nathan’s Stage 4 Colon Cancer Story
Nathan G., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Persistent heartburn, feeling full after eating, severe abdominal pain Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy, cytoreductive surgery, lymphanadectomy), chemotherapy (FOLFOX, HIPEC or hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy)
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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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“I Was Weeks Away from Liver Failure”: Jim’s Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Jim S., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Back pain, especially when sleeping for long periods Treatments: Surgery (partial colectomy), chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, irinotecan), monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab)
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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
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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
