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Starr’s Stage 4 Colon Cancer Story Highlights the Importance of Second Opinions
Starr S., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Abdominal pain Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgeries (colectomy, hepatectomy, lymphadenectomy), targeted therapy
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Laurent Gemenick’s Bladder Cancer: A Story of Second Opinions and Self-Advocacy
Laurent Gemenick, Bladder Cancer Symptom: Presence of blood in urine Treatment: Surgery: transurethral resection of bladder tumor or TURBT
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Stage 2 Esophageal Cancer Changed My Life for the Better
Mark S., Esophageal Cancer, Stage 2 Symptom: Difficulty swallowing that got progressively worse Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (esophagectomy)
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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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Alli’s Integrative Approach to Appendix Cancer (LAMN & PMP)
Alli B., LAMN with PMP (Appendix Cancer) Symptoms: Bloating, severe constipation for over a year, severe abdominal pain, stabbing pains over gallbladder area, inability to walk or stand due to abdominal pain, unexplained sharp weight gain and loss Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgeries (appendectomy, peritonectomy), integrative cancer care
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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)
