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The Financial Cost of Lung Cancer Treatment: Jennifer’s Almost Two Years of Self-Advocacy
Jennifer W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Stage 4 (Metastatic), ALK+ Symptoms: Left-sided rib pain, fatigue with the need for daytime naps, interruptive and persistent cough Treatments: Radiation therapy (targeted radiation), targeted therapy (alectinib, lorlatinib), monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab), biphosphonate (zoledronic acid), chemotherapy (upcoming)
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Camila’s Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Was Misdiagnosed for a Year
Camila B, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Stage 4 (Oligometastatic), KRAS G12V, PD-L1 Symptoms: Coughing up blood, mild fatigue Treatments: Surgeries (tumor resection, lobectomy), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy (stereotactic body radiotherapy), targeted therapy
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From Pneumonia to Stage 4 ALK-Positive Lung Cancer: How Jennifer Learned to Push Back and Speak Up
Jessica W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Stage 4 (Metastatic), ALK+ Symptoms: Left-sided rib pain, fatigue with the need for daytime naps, interruptive and persistent cough Treatments: Radiation therapy (targeted radiation), targeted therapy (alectinib, lorlatinib), monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab), biphosphonate (zoledronic acid), chemotherapy (upcoming)
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How ALK‑Positive Targeted Therapy Changed Nancee’s Life with Lung Cancer
How ALK‑Positive Targeted Therapy Changed Nancee’s Life with Lung Cancer ALK‑positive lung cancer with brain metastases, neuropathy, and fatigue, and Nancee’s targeted therapy experience and focus on quality of life.
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Laura’s Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer Experience Balances Treatment and Quality of Life
Laura R., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic), ALK+ Symptoms: Persistent cough, fatigue, bone pain Treatments: Targeted therapies (tyrosine kinase inhibitors or TKIs, including through a clinical trial)
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Drea Finds Identity and Strength with Stage 4 ROS1+ Lung Cancer
Drea C., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic), ROS1+ Symptoms: Swollen ankle resulting from a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot, mysterious bruising, extreme weight loss, persistent shortness of breath, rattling sound coming from the throat while breathing Treatments: Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies
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Biomarker Testing Gave Lysa New Hope with Stage 4 ROS1+ Lung Cancer
Lysa B., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic), ROS1+ Symptom: Severe but intermittent back pain Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy (including through a clinical trial), surgeries (lung resection, metastatic spine tumor surgery)
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How Wyatt Navigated a Surprise Diagnosis of Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Wyatt D., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, KRAS+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Intense migraines, vision loss, muscle cramping in the hands, fainting Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Stephanie’s Stage 2 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Stephanie W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 2B Symptoms: Persistent cough, wheezing Treatments: Surgery (bilobectomy), chemotherapy, targeted therapy
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Jill Feldman’s EGFR+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Jill F., Lung Cancer, EGFR+, Stage 1A Symptom: Nodule found during periodic scan Treatments: Surgery, targeted therapy, radiation
