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New Motherhood and Stomach Cancer: Dawn’s Story
Dawn C., Stomach Cancer (Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer), CDH1+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Persistent bloating, feeling of discomfort in the stomach area, weight loss, dehydration, feeling very full leading to vomiting, high blood pressure Treatments: Chemotherapy (HIPEC, including through a clinical trial), surgeries (gastrectomy, splenectomy, cholecystectomy, oophorectomy, appendectomy, omentectomy, peritonectomy, lymphadenectomy), immunotherapy
Appendectomy, Cancers, CDH1, Chemotherapy, Cholecystectomy, Clinical Trials, Gastrectomy, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC), HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy), Lymphadenectomy, Metastatic, Metastatic, Omentectomy, Oophorectomy, Patient Stories, Peritonectomy, Splenectomy, Stomach Cancer, Surgery, Treatments -
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Niccole is Redefining Life After Stage 4 Stomach Cancer
Niccole B., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Stomach pain after having alcoholic drinks, eating less, slight weight loss, acid reflux, vomiting, getting full fast Treatments: Chemotherapy (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy or HIPEC, open HIPEC with cytoreductive surgery), surgeries (partial gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, partial colectomy, partial hepatectomy), radiation therapy (targeted radiation therapy), immunotherapy, targeted therapy (PARP…
BRCA1, Chemotherapy, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy), Hysterectomy, Metastatic, PARP Inhibitor, Partial colectomy, Partial gastrectomy, Partial hepatectomy, Patient Stories, Radiation Therapy, Splenectomy, Stomach Cancer, Surgery, Targeted radiation therapy, Targeted Therapy, Treatments -
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Amy’s Stage 4 LAMN Appendix Cancer Story
Amy S., LAMN Appendix Cancer, Stage 4 Initial Symptoms: Irritable bowel syndrome Treatment: Surgery (appendectomy)
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Rachael’s Stage 4 Sigmoid Colon Cancer Story
Rachael M., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Loss of sense of taste and smell, loss of appetite and vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, headaches, fatigue Treatment: Surgery (total hysterectomy, sigmoid colon removed, tumor removed in colon, stoma configuration, port placement), chemotherapy
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Rachel’s Stage 3B Ovarian Cancer Story
Rachel D., Ovarian Cancer, Stage 3B Symptoms: Infertility, night sweats, severe periods, bloating Treatments: Surgery (oophorectomy), chemotherapy (CarboTaxol) HIPEC, PARP inhibitor (Zejula/niraparib)
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Alli’s Stage 4 Appendix Cancer Story
Alli M., Appendix Cancer, Stage 4 Symptom: Severe abdominal pain Treatments: Surgeries (right hemisphere colectomy, appendectomy, HIPEC), chemotherapy
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Faye Louise’s Rare Appendix Cancer Story
Faye L., Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (Rare Appendix Cancer) Symptoms: Severe bloating, bad stomachache, elevated CA 125 and tumor markers Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery
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Viola’s Stage 4 Stomach Cancer Story
Viola K., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Persistent fatigue, weight loss, occasional pain, persistent weakness Treatments: Chemotherapy (FLOT), HIPEC (surgery + hot chemotherapy), 2nd intestinal surgery
