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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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Advocating for Yourself: Kacie’s Experience with Ovarian Cancer
Kacie K., Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, Stage 3Symptoms: Pelvic pain, sharp pains during menstrual periods, inability to urinate normally, bleedingTreatments: Surgeries (full hysterectomy, ostomy surgery, ostomy reversal surgery), chemotherapy
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Devon Confronted Stage 4 Rectal Cancer at 30
Devon B., Rectal Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Pain when trying to move bowels, increased frequency of bowel movements alternating with periods of constipation, passing mucus instead of feces, narrow stools Treatments: Surgery (ostomy surgery), radiation therapy, chemotherapy
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What Does Crohn’s Disease Look Like? Kristin: Body Positivity!
Kristen F., Crohn’s Disease (IBD) Symptoms: Fatigue, abdominal cramps, blood in stool, loss of appetite, frequent and painful bathroom visits, perianal disease (open wound), mouth sores, joint pain Treatments: Multiple medications, surgeries (temporary ostomy, total colectomy and permanent ostomy, Barbie butt surgery or proctectomy)
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Ending Stigma with Confidence – My Crohn’s Disease (IBD) Story
Jess G., Crohn’s Disease (IBD) Symptoms: No appetite even when offered a favorite dessert, weight loss Treatments: Steroids, blood transfusions, biologics, surgeries (colectomy, small bowel resection, colostomy)
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Colon Cancer at 36: How Crystal Faced Diagnosis and Found Connection
Crystal W., Colon Cancer Symptoms: Blood in stool, intermittent severe lower abdominal pain, urinary tract infection (UTI) with strong odor, fistula Treatments: Surgeries (cystectomy, oophorectomy, and hysterectomy), chemotherapy
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Life Despite Stage 4 Colon Cancer: Albita’s Honest, Hopeful Story
Albita G., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Blood in stool, pain during defecation, constant constipation, steady weight gain in the midsection despite exercising Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy, hepatectomy, hysterectomy), chemotherapy, radiation
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Chloe’s Stage 3 Colon Cancer Story: It Started with Bloating
Chloe W., Colon Cancer, Stage 3 Symptoms: Severe abdominal bloating, weight loss, lack of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, high ketone levels in urineTreatments: Surgery, chemotherapy
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Dana’s Path to Living with Crohn’s Disease (IBD)
Dana D., Crohn’s Disease (IBD) Symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stool Treatments: Surgeries (colon resection, total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy, abdominal perineal resection, myocutaneous flap), steroids, biologic therapy
