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Kathleen’s Lobular Breast Cancer & Flat Closure Story
Kathleen M., ILC Symptoms: Bloody nipple discharge, appearance of “shadow” during breast ultrasound Treatments: Surgery (mastectomy), hormone therapy
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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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Support & Advocacy in Michaela’s Stage 4B Ovarian Cancer
Michaela E., High-Grade Ovarian Cancer, Stage 4B Symptoms: Bloating and mild swelling, occasional discomfort and pain in abdominal/pelvic region, noisier digestion than usual, fatigue, pressure/pain after emptying bladder Treatments: Surgery, chemotherapy (neoadjuvant and post-surgery)
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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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Erin’s Stage 3C High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Story
Erin R., High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, Stage 3C Initial Symptoms: Vaginal bleeding, multiple gastrointestinal issues Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy
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Laurie’s Stage 4 Follicular Lymphoma Story
Laurie A., Follicular Lymphoma, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Frequent sinus infections, dry right eye, fatigue, lump in abdomen Treatments: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radioimmunotherapy
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Rashawn’s Stage 1 Colorectal Cancer Story
Rashawn M., Colon Cancer, Stage 1 Initial Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, blood in stool Treatment: Surgery
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Nicole’s Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Story
Nicole B., Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, night sweats, lumps on neck, rash, shortness of breath Treatments: BCL-2 inhibitor, monoclonal antibody
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Kristin’s Stage 3A Melanoma Story
Kristin M., Melanoma, Stage 3A Symptom: Change in color and border of a mole on her leg Treatments: Surgeries (melanoma & lymph node removal), immunomodulator (interferon)
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Alexa’s Stage 1B Kidney Cancer Story
Alexa D., Kidney Cancer, Stage 1B Symptoms: Blood in the urine; lower abdominal pain, cramping, back pain on the right side Treatment: Surgery (radical right nephrectomy)
