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Finding Peace in Hospice: Alyssa’s Stage 4 Stomach Cancer Experience
Alyssa B., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) (Hospice Update) Symptoms: Fatigue, elevated resting heart rate, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, weight lossTreatments: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgeries (total gastrectomy; partial esophagus removal; bilateral oophorectomy and fallopian tube removal), clinical trial
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India’s Guttate Psoriasis & PsA Story: From Flare-Ups to Self-Love
India B., Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms: Psoriasis: small red spots on thighs, face, and ears after catching strep throat; Psoriatic Arthritis: foot swelling, joint pain in toes, fingers, and hips Treatments: Topical steroids, UVB light therapy, supplements (vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, turmeric), diet modification, Epsom salt baths, heat therapy
