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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, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) 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, ROS1+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) 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, ROS1+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) 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
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Ashley’s Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Ashley V., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Trouble swallowing, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, chest pain, swelling in her body Treatments: Surgery (removal of lung), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
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Lindsay’s Stage 4 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Lindsay W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Severe pain in her side Treatments: Chemotherapy (targeted therapy), radiation
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Dan’s Stage 4 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Dan W., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Cold-like symptoms, shortness of breath, chest painsTreatments: Radiation, targeted therapy (alectinib)
