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Abbie’s Rare Cancer Diagnosis of Solitary Plasmacytoma of Bone
Abigail W., Solitary Plasmacytoma of Bone (SPB) Symptoms: Lesion on rib visible on earlier scans, persistent localized rib pain, fatigue Treatment: Radiation therapy
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A Second Opinion Changed Joel’s Grade 2 Myxofibrosarcoma Treatment Plan
Joel S., Myxofibrosarcoma, Grade 2 Symptom: Lump on shin (gradual growth over several months) Treatments: Radiation therapy, surgery (tumor removal & reconstruction of affected area)
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Stage 4 Mediastinal Paraganglioma Can’t Stop Jonathan
Jonathan P., Mediastinal Paraganglioma, Stage 4 Symptoms: Shortness of breath, facial and neck swelling, vein distension, dizziness and fainting, blacking out after standing up Treatments: Radiation (external beam radiation therapy), targeted therapy, surgery (cement injection for spinal stabilization)
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Angela’s Stage 4 Leiomyosarcoma Story
Angela J., Uterine Leiomyosarcoma, Stage 4 Initial Symptoms: Pain in the left hip, thigh, back, and abdominal area; difficulty passing stools, alternating with diarrhea; nausea; swollen abdomen and stomach; feeling full quickly; rapid weight gain Treatment: Surgery (hysterectomy, partial salpingectomy); chemotherapy
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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
