Stage II Ovarian Cancer: Dana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Dana McKay | Stage II

After surgery and 6 rounds of carboplatin and paclitaxel, she described herself as cancer-free in February 2019.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Rocio's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rocio | Stage II

Rocio says she is currently in remission.

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R S

Patient Info: R S | Stage II

R S was still receiving treatment and was taking Femara after choosing a plan that included mastectomy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Rini's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rini | Stage II

Rini was in active care for newly diagnosed stage 2 breast cancer and preparing for a planned lumpectomy.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Mia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mia | Stage II

Mia completed treatment and continued to manage its physical, emotional, and financial effects.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Mina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Mina | Stage II

Mina said she was in remission and no longer needed medication.

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Stage II Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Nahilys's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nahilys | Stage II

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer.

Nahilys said she was well after treatment and continued surveillance every six months for triple-negative breast cancer.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Nelly's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nelly | Stage II

Nelly said she was in remission after mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy.

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Erika

Patient Info: Erika | Stage II

Erika said she was cancer free as of November 2023 after completing mastectomy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, while hormone therapy continued.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Graciela's Patient Story

Patient Info: Graciela | Stage II

Graciela remained in treatment with tamoxifen after lumpectomy for stage 2 breast cancer; radiation therapy had also been recommended.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Elsa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elsa | Stage II

Elsa said her stage 2 breast cancer was in remission after her treatment plan had to be changed.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Camila's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Camila, Female, 40s | Stage II

Camila completed the recommended treatment plan and moved into survivorship, focusing on her daughter, family travel and returning to work.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Lilibeth's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lilibeth | Stage II

Lilibeth described her stage 2 breast cancer as being in remission after completing most treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Lily's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lily | Stage II

Lily had undergone lumpectomy, lymph-node surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for stage 2 breast cancer and focused on staying positive after treatment.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Barsha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Barsha, Female, 60s | Stage II

Barsha completed mastectomy, lymph-node surgery and chemotherapy and moved into survivorship, focusing on living in the present with her loved ones.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Aishah's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Aishah, Female, 50s | Stage II

Aishah completed mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation and described herself as being in remission. She continued regular mammograms and follow-up because of fear of recurrence.

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Stage II KRAS Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Camila's Patient Story

Patient Info: Camila Bermúdez García, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

Biomarkers: KRAS mutation

Camila is preparing to apply to medical school and advocates for young adults affected by lung cancer in Puerto Rico while continuing to process the effects of diagnosis and treatment.

Stage II Breast Cancer: Danielle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danielle, Female, 60s | Stage II

Danielle was listed as cancer-free after treatment for Stage II breast cancer that included mastectomy, chemotherapy, 5 weeks of radiation, and immunotherapy.

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Stage II HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Frédérique's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Frédérique, Female, 40s | Stage II

Biomarkers: HER2-positive

Frédérique was listed as having complete remission after Herceptin/trastuzumab treatment for HER2-positive Stage II breast cancer.

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Stage II BRCA1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Stephanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stephanie Hargis, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

Biomarkers: ER-negative; PR-negative; HER2-negative; BRCA1 mutation

Stephanie had Stage II triple-negative breast cancer with BRCA1 mutation, then a local recurrence in April 2023 without distant spread; after surgery, chemotherapy, Keytruda, radiation, and Lynparza, she remained in ongoing post-recurrence treatment.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Sylvie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sylvie, Female, 40s | Stage II

Biomarkers: Hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Sylvie completed treatment for breast cancer and later treatment for recurrence, with a continued emphasis on screening, resilience, and life after treatment.

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Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Paul's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Paul Reinauer, Male, 70+ | Stage II

By spring 2013, Paul had completed surgery-only treatment for colon cancer, returned to work after recovery, managed his permanent stoma with bowel irrigation, and remained active with rowing, choir, and self-help work.

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Stage II breast cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery, and hormone therapy story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

After Stage II breast cancer diagnosed at age 38 in July 2007, she completed 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery with no lymph node spread, and continued monthly hormone therapy while feeling well and returning to softball.

Stage II Breast Cancer: Alba's Patient Story

Patient Info: Alba, Female, 50s | Stage II

Alba was undergoing Stage II breast cancer care, had chosen modern medicine after seeking a second opinion and trying alternative approaches, and was on hormone therapy while focusing on recovery.

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