Radiation: 1,109 Real Stories

1,109 stories match radiation. 868 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

Grace, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Grace's Patient Story

Patient Info: Grace

Grace remained on medication after lumpectomy, lymph-node surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy for breast cancer diagnosed through routine testing.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Mina, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Mina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mina

Mina completed surgery and radiation treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Angelina, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Angelina's Patient Story

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

As of 2023, Angelina was undergoing Stage II breast cancer treatment with DIEP mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, and was focused on recuperation and future goals.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Diana, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Diana's Patient Story

Patient Info: Diana, Female, 40s | Stage III

As of 2023, Diana was receiving treatment for Stage III breast cancer after quadrantectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, unilateral oncological mammoplasty, and lymph-node removal.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Anne, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Anne's Patient Story

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

As of 2023, Anne was receiving/continuing care for Stage II breast cancer after lumpectomy, paclitaxel chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and a targeted-therapy plan reduced to 9 rounds by insurance coverage.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Gayna, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Gayna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gayna, Female, 50s | Stage I

Gayna completed treatment for Stage I breast cancer and described optimism, thankfulness, permanent diet/exercise changes, and plans to stay well and enjoy life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Maiv, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Maiv's Patient Story

Patient Info: Maiv | Stage II

Maiv had completed active treatment and remained on hormone therapy at the time of her story.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Annie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Annie's Patient Story

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

As of 2023, Annie was still receiving care for Stage II breast cancer after completing chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, with lumpectomy, lymphadenectomy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy still ahead in her plan.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Grace, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Grace's Patient Story

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

Grace was still in treatment for Stage II breast cancer, including lumpectomy-based care, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, and reported that treatment was working despite difficult side effects and job loss.

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OutcomeResponding Well
Gina, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Gina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Gina | Stage III

The cancer returned in March near the original area. Gina completed radiation in August and was awaiting scans, with FOLFOX planned for November 2024.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Margaret, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Margaret's Patient Story

Patient Info: Margaret | Stage III

Margaret remained hopeful while managing severe treatment effects, sepsis, financial pressure, and reduced time with her children.

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OutcomeNot reported
Hu, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Hu's Patient Story

Patient Info: Hu Jia, Female | Stage I

As of 2023, Hu Jia was in treatment for Stage I breast cancer after choosing a modified plan that excluded lymphadenectomy, while anticipating future medication costs and focusing on diet, art, reflection, and emotional resilience.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Lan, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Lan's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lan | Stage II

Lan had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy, with ongoing concern about treatment effects but growing optimism.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Rose, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Rose's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rose | Stage II

Rose remains on radiotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy while continuing to live with concerns about recurrence and metastasis.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Rosie, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Rosie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rosie

Rosie is currently undergoing radiation therapy and continues to manage treatment effects and fear of recurrence.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Jamie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Jamie's Patient Story

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

Jamie was newly diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in 2023 and had not yet started treatment; her plan included mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Joanna, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Joanna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Joanna, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

By late 2023, Joanna had completed treatment for Stage III breast cancer, was no longer taking medication, and described herself as living free of cancer.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED