Stage 4: 492 Real Stories
492 stories match stage 4. 319 of them mention chemotherapy.
Stage IV Lung Cancer Patient Story
This Noxte update centered on a new worry during ongoing lung cancer treatment. A CT had raised concern for a bone lesion, and MRI confirmed a single focal lytic lesion in the left iliac bone. The report described it as suspicious for metastasis in the…
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This Noxte entry captured the mixed emotions of a scan that brought both relief and fear. The patient had a CT on 22 August and reviewed the result with oncology on 26 August. Some findings were encouraging: a paratracheal lymph node was stable, small right…
Read this storyStage IV Colorectal Cancer: Kim’s Survivor Story
Kim Austin, 53, initially connected urgent bowel changes and traces of blood in her stool to stress. She also had a dull pelvic ache. After discussing the symptoms with her primary care physician, CT and MRI imaging showed a questionable liver mass. A…
Read this storyStage IV Gastric Cancer: Rick’s Patient Story
Rick Sabbides was diagnosed on June 25, 2013, with inoperable Stage IV cancer involving both the stomach and colon. A CaringBridge journal was created so Rick’s friends and family could follow his journey, offer support, and share messages of hope and…
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A 56-year-old woman was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer in December 2012. Her 2 daughters, who described themselves as sisters and best friends, began writing about how the diagnosis changed their family. They used journaling and notes to communicate…
Read this storyStage IV Colorectal Cancer: Dawn’s Survivor Story
Dawn Eicher had intermittent bleeding from age 21, but for years she was told she was too young for cancer. In 2012, while pregnant at 35, she developed worsening bleeding, mucus, narrowing stools, and pain. Her symptoms continued after the birth of her son…
Read this storyStage IV Breast Cancer: Liu’s Patient Story
Liu Jing found a breast lump and noticed a change in the shape of her breast before being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in July 2015. Her mother had also died from breast cancer. Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Liu Jing tried to remain…
Read this storyStage IV Gastric Cancer Patient Story
The narrator’s mother was diagnosed with Stage IV gastric cancer. Two months later, her daughter became pregnant and took on an intensive caregiver and advocacy role while continuing to work. Her mother received chemotherapy and needed help with medications…
Read this storyStage IV Ovarian Cancer: Bre’s Patient Story
At age 26, this patient had worsening bloating, stomach problems and abdominal pain that several doctors initially dismissed. An emergency-room CT scan showed large tumors, and surgery that had been expected to be straightforward instead revealed Stage IV…
Read this storyStage IV Breast Cancer: Su’s Patient Story
Su Chiao was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in 2010 after finding a lump in the breast. The diagnosis brought fear, helplessness and anxiety, and Su Chiao responded by trying to eat more healthily and exercise more. Over the years, the cancer did not…
Read this storyStage IV Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Betsy’s Patient Story
Betsy sought medical attention immediately after severe rectal bleeding and was diagnosed in April 2020 with Stage III colon adenocarcinoma. The diagnosis was unexpected because Betsy had felt well and had been living a healthy lifestyle. Treatment began with…
Read this storyStage IV Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Alecia’s Patient Story
Alecia learned she had Stage IV colorectal cancer in August 2020 after a blood test showed a hemoglobin level of 6 and a colonoscopy found colon adenocarcinoma. Before diagnosis she had frequent diarrhea and fatigue. She began treatment with 4 cycles of…
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