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Amy’s Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Lung Cancer with MET Amplification Story
Amy G., Squamous Cell Lung Cancer, MET, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Lump in neck, fatigue Treatments: Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), radiation (SBRT), cryoablation, Crizotinib (Xalkori)
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Shyreece’s Stage 4 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Shyreece P., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Heaviness in arms, wheezing, fatigueTreatments: Chemotherapy (carboplatin, pemetrexed, bevacizumab), targeted therapy (crizotinib, alectinib)
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The White Ribbon Project | Rhonda and Jeff Meckstroth
Rhonda & Jeff Meckstroth Background: Jeff was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and given months to live, but his wife, Rhonda, fought for a specialist that led to biomarker testing and better treatment optionsFocus: Education of biomarker testing for driver mutations, patient and caregiver self-advocacy
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The White Ribbon Project Stories | Chris Draft
Chris Draft Background: Chris’ wife Keasha passed away from stage 4 lung cancer one month after they married. He’s been a passionate lung cancer advocate ever since.Focus: Leading with love, making connections to grow lung cancer community, NFL liaison
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Ashley’s Stage 4 EGFR+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Ashley R., Non-Small Cell, EGFR+ T790M, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Tiny nodules in lungsTreatment: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor (osimertinib)
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Montessa’s Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Montessa L., Small Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms: Chest pain, lingering coughTreatments: Chemotherapy (cisplatin switched to carboplatin, etoposide), chest radiation, brain radiation (prophylactic)
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Ivy’s Stage 4 EGFR+ Adenocarcinoma Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Ivy E., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, EGFR+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Pain and stiffness in neck, pain in elbowTreatments: Targeted therapies (afatinib & osimertinib), surgery (lobectomy)
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Stephen Huff Stage 4 ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Stephen H., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Shortness of breath, jabbing pain while talking, wheezing at night Treatments: Targeted therapy (alectinib), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
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Terri’s Stage 3A Relapsed KRAS+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Terri C., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, KRAS+, Stage 3A Symptom: Respiratory problemsTreatments: Chemotherapy (cisplatin & pemetrexed), surgery (lobectomy), microwave ablation, radiation (SBRT)
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Dave’s Stage 1B Neuroendocrine Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Story
Dave B., Neuroendocrine Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 1B Symptom: Two bouts of severe pneumonia despite full healthTreatment: Surgery (lobectomy)
