Colorectal Cancer: Arlene's Patient Story

Patient Info: Arlene

Arlene was awaiting CT-scan and blood-test results to determine the next steps in care.

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer and Dermatomyositis Improve Together With Treatment

Patient Info: Anonymized, female, 70+

Biomarkers: ER-positive, PR-positive, HER2-positive

When her dermatomyositis symptoms later worsened, CT, breast ultrasound and bone scans found no breast-cancer recurrence.

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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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Stage I Breast Cancer: Karen's Patient Story

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

Karen was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer in October 2023 and was receiving ongoing chemotherapy as part of a recommended plan that also included lumpectomy and radiation therapy.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Transito's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Transito | Stage I

Transito said she was in remission after treatment and continued taking hormone medication.

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Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Ashley's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ashley | Stage III

Ashley continues chemotherapy with Xeloda after surgery and 8 rounds of FOLFOX.

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Sigmoid Colon Cancer Found After Dermatomyositis Symptoms Returned

Patient Info: Anonymized, female, 70+

The sigmoid lesions were removed endoscopically, and she chose surveillance rather than the additional colon resection that was recommended for the invasive lesion.

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Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Laura's Patient Story

Patient Info: Laura | Stage III

Laura completed about 6 months of chemotherapy after partial colectomy and returned to part-time work while continuing to manage fatigue.

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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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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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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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Stage III Breast Cancer: Jodi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jodi | Stage III

Jodi remained on tamoxifen after mastectomy for stage 3 breast cancer and had declined the recommended chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Shuyuan's Patient Story

Patient Info: Shuyuan | Stage I

Shuyuan is continuing radiation therapy and expects ongoing treatment and follow-up over the next 2 years.

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Breast Cancer: Mina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mina

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

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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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Stage I Breast Cancer: Yoyo's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Yoyo | Stage I

Yoyo said she was in remission after treatment and remained on medication.

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Stage IV Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Angel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Angel | Stage IV

Angel was declared cancer-free in August 2024 and described being NED within 1 year of the Stage IV gastric cancer diagnosis.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Lori's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lori | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: ovary

After a September 2024 recurrence and surgery in October, Lori said she was in remission and was being monitored with monthly blood work.

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Colorectal Cancer: Patricia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Patricia

Receiving a 6-month course of oral capecitabine while continuing ostomy care and recovery from postoperative complications.

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Stage II HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Becki's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2-positive

As of 2023, Becki was receiving ongoing treatment for Stage II triple-positive breast cancer after recently completing mastectomy and experiencing chemotherapy-related fatigue, hair loss, and chemo fog.

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Stage IV Breast Cancer: Adriana's Patient Story

Patient Info: Adriana, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Adriana was continuing treatment for stage 4 breast cancer and hoped for a complete response. She remained focused on her children despite substantial emotional and financial strain.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Ceejay's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ceejay | Stage III

After treatment, Ceejay describes feeling optimistic and hopeful while planning for retirement and new hobbies.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Amanda's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Amanda, Female, 70+ | Stage II

Amanda completed breast-conserving surgery, lymph-node surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. She entered survivorship and focused on living one day at a time rather than using a specific remission label.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Margaret's Patient Story

Patient Info: Margaret | Stage II

Margaret chose mastectomy and hormone therapy and reported no treatment side effects while remaining optimistic about recovery.

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