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Choosing Quality of Life in Her Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
Brittany C., Rhabdomyosarcoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Small, sharp lump on the right side of the jaw Treatments: Surgeries (tumor removal & planned corrective jaw surgery), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trial
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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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Marisa’s Stage 4 Synovial Sarcoma Story
Marisa C., Synovial Sarcoma, Stage 4 Symptom: Small bump on the foot (stable for years, then grew during pregnancy), pain when pressed Treatments: Surgeries (below-knee amputation, pulmonary wedge resections, segmentectomy), chemotherapy, radiation (lungs & hip)
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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
