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The Patient Story Podcast: I’m a Young Cancer Patient
Taylor S., Patient Advocate, Thyroid Cancer (Oncocytic Carcinoma of the Thyroid Gland), Stage 1 “Give yourself grace, but also do it on your own time.”
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Curiosity and Self-Advocacy Shaped Ian’s Stage 3C Colon Cancer Experience
Ian D., Colon Cancer, Stage 3C Symptoms: Fatigue, unusual blood test results during annual physical, blood in stool Treatments: Surgery (partial colectomy), chemotherapy, clinical trial
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How Getting a Second Opinion Saved Crystal’s Life After a Rare Soft Tissue Sarcoma Diagnosis
Crystal S., Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST) Symptoms: Inability to urinate, intense pain due to inability to urinate Treatment: Chemotherapy, surgeries (cystectomy, proctectomy or Barbie butt surgery, permanent colostomy, permanent urostomy, partial hysterectomy, reconstruction)
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Fiorella’s Role in Cancer Advocacy Started After Her Own Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Fiorella G.,Breast Cancer, Cancer Advocate Symptom: Lump in breast Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (lumpectomy)
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How a Mom with Stage 4 Colon Cancer Turned Pain Into Purpose
Lauren G., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Frequent urges to have bowel movements (up to 27x/day), incomplete evacuation, abdominal bloating Treatments: Surgeries (colectomy, colostomy bag placement), chemotherapy
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Self-Advocacy and Stage 4 Colon Cancer: Jay’s Story
Jay W., Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptom: Occasional presence of blood in stool Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (installation of port and liver infusion pump, colectomy, hepatectomy, liver ablation, removal of liver infusion pump)
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Hope in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Biomarkers & NanoKnife
Elise T., Pancreatic Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Severe and persistent back and stomach pain, weight loss, indigestion Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (irreversible electroporation), radiation therapy
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Janelle’s Stage 4 Adrenal Cancer Story of Connection
Janelle C., Adrenal Cancer (Adrenocortical Carcinoma), Stage 4 Symptoms: Excessive thirst and water intake, interrupted sleep due to waking to drink and urinate, suspicious weight gain despite working out Treatments: Surgeries (adrenalectomy, nephrectomy), chemotherapy
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Ryan’s Clinical Trial Experience Facing Stage 4 Tongue Cancer
Ryan A., Tongue Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck), Stage 4 Symptom: Lesion on the side of the tongue Treatments: Surgeries (partial glossectomy, neck dissection, tongue reconstruction), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
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Emily’s Incurable Stage 4 Stomach Cancer
Emily D., Stomach Cancer (Gastric Adenocarcinoma), Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Persistent postpartum stomachache, early satiety, difficulty swallowing, vomiting Treatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy
