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How an Athlete’s Mindset Guided Marina’s Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Experience – Twice
Marina B., Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Stage 2, BRCA1+ Symptoms: Month-long twinge of pain in breast (first diagnosis), appearance of lump in armpit (second diagnosis) Treatments: Chemotherapy (AC and paclitaxel), surgery (mastectomy and reconstruction), radiation therapy
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Colon Cancer at 24: Meagan’s Story of Listening to One Symptom
Meagan M., Colon Cancer, Stage 3C Symptom: Appearance of blood in stool Treatments: Surgery (partial colectomy), chemotherapy (FOLFOX)
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Trust Your Body, Trust Your Care Team: How Aleeshia Faced Rare Burkitt Lymphoma at 33
Aleeshia T., Burkitt Lymphoma, Stage 4B Symptoms: Severe fatigue, deep shoulder pain, ear pain with inflammation, abdominal and pelvic pain, bloating, early fullness, nausea, difficulty eating, inability to urinate despite feeling an urgent need, internal bleeding, delayed period/bleeding, intense whole‑body pain leading to collapse Treatments: Surgeries (emergency laparoscopic surgery with left ovary removal), chemotherapy (R‑CODOX‑M/IVAC),…
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Diagnosed with Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer at 21: Julia’s Experience
Julia T., Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, Stage 3C Symptoms: Unexplained weight loss and then rapid weight gain, chronic acid reflux and heartburn, persistent bloating and abdominal distension, early satiety, frequent urination with hip pain, extreme abdominal pain and tenderness Treatments: Surgeries (abdominal surgery to remove large ovarian cysts, full hysterectomy, debulking surgery), chemotherapy, hormone therapy…
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“I Knew It Was Back”: How Amanda Knew Her Hodgkin Lymphoma Was Back
Amanda P., Relapsed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Sudden, unexplained weight loss Treatments: Immunotherapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant (autologous)
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Kelly’s Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) Story: How a College Cheerleader Faced a Life-Changing Diagnosis
Kelly M., Bone Sarcoma (Osteosarcoma) Symptoms: Persistent soreness and knee pain, visible knee and leg swelling Treatments: Surgery (limb salvage surgery), chemotherapy
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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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Candace’s Life Beyond Stage 3 Cervical Cancer
Candace C., Small Cell Cervical Cancer, Stage 3C Symptoms: Heavy uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, cervix seemed irritated and friable Treatments: Surgery (radical hysterectomy), radiotherapy (brachytherapy), chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Demystifying Follicular Lymphoma: Latest Advances in Precision Medicine and Emerging Therapies
Demystifying Follicular Lymphoma: Latest Advances in Precision Medicine and Emerging Therapies Dr. Peter Martin, a leading lymphoma expert at Weill Cornell Medicine, Laurie Adami, follicular lymphoma patient and advocate, and Tiffany Drummond, cancer advocate and clinical researcher, discuss the latest advancements in follicular lymphoma treatment.
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Tiffany’s Stage 3A Ovarian Cancer Story
Tiffany L., Ovarian Cancer, Stage 3A Initial Symptoms: Severe bleeding after insertion of IUD, Discomfort and pain after working out Treatment: Chemotherapy (carboplatin & Taxol), surgery (full hysterectomy)
