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Holding On to Hope: Tammy’s Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer Story
Tammy U., Metastatic Breast Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Severe back pain, right hip pain, left leg pain Treatments: Surgeries (mastectomy, hip arthroplasty), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapies (CDK4/6 inhibitor, antibody-drug conjugate)
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Finding Comfort: How Marissa Navigates Stage 4 BRCA2+ ILC Breast Cancer
Marissa T., ILC, Stage 4, BRCA2+ Symptoms: Appearance of lump in right breast, significant fatigue, hot flashes at night, leg restlessness leading to sudden, unexpected leg muscle cramps Treatments: Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, PARP inhibitor, integrative medicine
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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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Emily Breaks Stigmas and Builds Awareness Around Stage 4 EGFR+ Lung Cancer
Emily N., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, EGFR+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Chronic cough, persistent post-nasal drip, shortness of breath while doing simple activities, changes in voice, rib pain Treatments: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy (tyrosine kinase inhibitor), radiation therapy
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How Faith and Family Keep Jackson Going Amid Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Jackson L., BRAF Mutation Colon Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Severe stomach pain, fatigue, lack of motivation, anemia, blood in stool, thinning stool Treatments: Surgeries (emergency bowel obstruction surgery with temporary colostomy, possibility of HIPEC in 2026), chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Shauna’s Story of a Cold, a Cough, an X-ray, and Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer
Shauna D., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Persistent dry cough following a cold Treatments: Targeted therapy (tyrosine kinase inhibitors), radiation therapy
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How Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma Changed Amina’s 20s, But Not Her Spirit
Amina V., Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stage 4B Symptoms: Severe fatigue, shortness of breath, night sweats, bloating and stomach distension after eating, abdominal pain, little to no appetite, high fever, lump in the pelvic area Treatment: Chemotherapy
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“You Are Not Your Cancer”: Colleen’s Stage 4 Endometrial Cancer Message
Colleen J., Endometrial Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Very large blood clots during menstruation, anemia Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy (brachytherapy), surgery (full hysterectomy), immunotherapy
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Allison’s Example of Self-Advocacy Living with Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer
Allison Z., Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALK+, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptom: Severe back pain Treatments: Targeted therapy (ALK inhibitors), radiation therapy
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How Faith Sustains Maria Through Incurable Stage 4 Stomach Cancer
Maria C., Stomach Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic) Symptoms: Rapid weight loss, fatigue, inability to hold food down Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgery (robotic distal gastrectomy), radiation therapy
