Afleveringen
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A print and runway model, Christine Handy withstood a lumpectomy, two mastectomies and a MRSA infection, plus a chemotherapy regimen featuring Herceptin and taxol to survive HER2+ breast cancer. That inspired her to write a book, âWalk Beside Me,â and to produce a film, âHello, Beautiful.â
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What Deb Krier thought was a routine mammogram turned into a Stage Zero diagnosis of breast cancer. Stage Zero became Stage III, which was upgraded to Stage IV HER 2+ invasive breast cancer. Deb opted for a double mastectomy with no reconstruction. She was subsequently diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, then papillary thyroid cancer. Through 33 surgeries, she has survived all three cancers.
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Vicki Wolf was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37. Ductal Carcinoma in SITU was successfully addressed with a lumpectomy. However, Vicki was diagnosed with the same type of cancer just two years later. Again, a lumpectomy. When Vicki was 47, she was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. She survived that diagnosis but was again diagnosed with this type of breast when she was 58. That was in 2017. Vicki survived, but not before undergoing a double mastectomy. She now leads an active lifestyle and works as an advocate for men with breast cancer after her brother, Harvey Singer, was diagnosed. They formed a non-profit, His Breast Cancer Awareness.
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An ultrasound revealed a large mass in Melinda Bachiniâs liver, and that led to a diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, a form of bile duct cancer. Doctors removed two thirds of her liver. Unfortunately, her cancer returned three months. Melinda was hoping to take part in a clinical trial, but when insurance wouldnât cover a clinical trial, settled for a chemotherapy regimen. When the chemo didnât help but left her with a bunch of awful side effects, she decided to end the chemotherapy treatment and live as long as she could. Then she and her husband found out about another opportunity for a clinical trial, pursued it, qualified for it. The trial led to her achieving survivorship.
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When Kay Kays was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1994, she not only had few treatment options, but she had no way of knowing this would be the first of four such diagnoses; but she survived each one, the last in 2008, and is still going strong. She is now able to do just about everything she could do prior to her initial diagnosis and continues the fight as a cancer research advocate.
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Chest pains and severe fatigue drove Valerie David to seek medical attention, which led to a diagnosis of Stage 3B Cell Diffuse Large Cell Non-Hodgkinâs Lymphoma. A chemotherapy regimen helped her achieve survivorship. However, years later, she discovered a lump under her armpit. After getting it checked out, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, a form of breast cancer. Again, aided by a chemotherapy regimen, Valerie survived this diagnosis, but not long after that, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Despite the staging, Valerie was prescribed a less aggressive form of chemotherapy, and survived. Inspired by her cancer journey, she written and starred in an award-winning one-woman play, âThe Pink Hulk,â seen through the United States and in Europe.
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In todayâs Cancer Interview podcast, Joe Bullock shares his story with host Bruce Morton, about how he survived Stage 3b colorectal cancer, a form of colon cancer, after first undergoing a colonoscopy due to irritable bowel syndrome which led to his
diagnosis, followed by chemotherapy treatments including Oxyplatin and Xeloda. Joe now works with the Man Up to Cancer support group for men facing a cancer diagnosis.
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Thanks to a misdiagnosis, for two months Amanda Ferraro was walking around with acute myeloid leukemia and didnât know it. But after a return to the doctorâs office and subsequent bone marrow biopsy, Amanda was diagnosed. After an aggressive regimen of induction chemotherapy, she went into remission; but six months later, the cancer returned. Amanda underwent another bone marrow biopsy and was put on another chemo regimen. She was told the only thing that could save her would be a stem cell transplant. Miraculously, a donor was found, and the transplant was performed. These days Amanda is a patient advocate and pushes for laws in the New Jersey Legislature that come to the aid of those diagnosed with cancer.
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Four days after being diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer, Beth Brubaker learned she was pregnant. An initial diagnosis of Stage Zero Ductal Carcinoma In Situ resulted in a lumpectomy and the second diagnosis required a mastectomy and a chemotherapy regimen of Adriamyicin, Cytoxin and eventually Taxol, Herceptin and Perjeta, Beth Brubaker achieved survivorship and gave birth to a healthy daughter, Harper.
From this tumultuous experience, Beth and her husband, Jason, wrote a book, â25 Months.â It begins with Beth having a miscarriage, being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer, her cancer treatment and the birth of Harper. The story from the alternative perspectives of Beth and Jason. It is available on Amazon.
By way of advice for anyone diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer while pregnant, Beth Brubaker says to find the best medical team you can, and do not be afraid to ask questions, and to remember that there is life after cancer.
Additional Resources:
Book: â25 Monthsâ by Jason and Beth Brubaker
https://www.amazon.com/25-months-Beth-Brubaker/dp/B0CRXKT1P8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R1HYT4Q0UVMP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eUyLO70oEFDvBiSopLd0o6VRorDNg4DxBbRj1MnevyM0uTP6n8nU59kLJF_nUNc7_G_2-YVZds0OMceu686qHRj49a6GZ2NMdGvDjZtROUxHQ-zcWypFm08edYlLLnIbNZjRb-wTqolXVKHEIGmjWzOhceUGtPZaZkj5Y01Zar9b2Y79u3ZBGus8g91KsJtdHxE-wcMzPEkOxQQlXPnDAWSok-6n-uapVe6LGOPCsKU._TLmGuH9JTyM2H7ogvRxeKrFwD0mWOFhTemDgsSE3CI&dib_tag=se&keywords=25+months+beth+brubaker&qid=1712014905&sprefix=25+Months+%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1
A portion of the profits from â25 Monthsâ go here:
Harperâs Fund through the Karen Wellington Foundation - https://secure.givelively.org/donate/karen-wellington-memorial-foundation-for-living-with-breast/harper-jaye-brubaker-living-fund
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In this episode of the Cancer Interviews podcast, Kevin Jerge shares how he survived Oropharyngeal head & neck cancer with modulated radiation therapy and went on to author the book titled Go To Your Happy Place.
Eventually, Kevin reached the point everyone diagnosed with cancer seeks, that being his last day of treatment and the hospitalâs bell-ringing ceremony. Kevin says when that happens, everybody in the building knows about it, the doctors, the nurses, non-medical staff and of course, the patients. He said his oncologist brought out what looked like a beat-up, century-old bell.
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After Mandy Bassonâs teenager passed away from Ewingâs Sarcoma, she was inspired to establish a support group for a rare cancer that has at least 175 variations. This is her story.
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In todayâs Cancer Interviews podcast with your host Bruce Morton, we will learn how Anna Tower-Kovesdi survived leukemia, a form of blood cancer with chemotherapy and immunotherapy cancer treatments.
If her health pre-diagnosis could be described as 100 percent, Anna says these days is close to 85 percent. Perhaps not with the old vim and vigor, she can go on walks, go on hikes, get to the gym, and go swimming. She also plans to resume international travel and plans to lead a full life.
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Harriet Cabelly went to an emergency room because she felt dehydrated; but her visit led to a CT scan, which led to a biopsy, which led to a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Thanks to six rounds of chemotherapy and a positive attitude, Harriet achieved survivorship. She has returned to a healthy lifestyle, which includes taking up ballroom dancing.
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For Pete Hill, a colonoscopy led to a diagnosis of bowel cancer. His treatment regimen included a temporary stoma bag and chemotherapy, but he achieved survivorship. Having a stoma bag required some radical changes in his diet and its removal required still more changes, but says his health is â80 percentâ of what it was before the diagnosis. This is his story.
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Rob Capuano woke up one night with a severe pain in his stomach. He wanted to be seen at an urgent care, but due to COVID, the facility couldnât admit him. When he was seen, he had to insist on an MRI, which resulted in his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Between surgery and chemotherapy, Rob achieved survivorship. He is also thankful that the hospital where he was treated was sensitive to issues tied to his being a married gay man, because, says Rob, not all health care facilities have staffers with those sensitivities. Rob says his health is very close to its pre-diagnosis level, and works as an advocate for cancer patients.
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In todayâs Cancer Interviews episode, we learn how Cindy Carter of Germiston, South Africa survived cervical cancer with chemotherapy and Radium radiation therapy.
Not only has she survived a diagnosis of cervical cancer, but she tells host Bruce Morton she has gone on to make it her lifeâs work to help others battling the disease. While people worldwide have chosen the same path as Cindy, her story is unique because of the role played by children, some she raised and some she had never met.
Cindy said the treatment began with a computerized search to determine just where the cancer was, then applying radiation from a variety of different angles. At first, she didnât feel much of anything as a result of the treatment, but by the sixth visit, she could feel pain and her bladder became infected. Also, she said one is not allowed to have water on oneâs skin because during the regimen, the skin is like paper. This regimen was not pleasant. Cindy said she experienced discoloration of her skin, a burning bladder and blood infections.
As for chemotherapy treatment, Cindy said she didnât lose her hair, but it was very unpleasant and that is how her support network came to her rescue. It was a support network that included children. At the hospital, she would see children, see their suffering and see just how courageous they were with their lack of complaining. She says that was the turning point for her, as, aided by their inspiration, she told herself to stay positive and never give up.
Once she was discharged from the hospital, she received outstanding support from her four children. That said, Cindy was relieved that it was she with cancer and not one of her children, as she wondered how they would handle a cancer diagnosis.
Cindy was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2005 and in 2006, her test results indicated she was in remission. She said the news was such an indescribable relief.
By way of advice for others, Cindy Carter says it is so important to maintain a positive attitude, listen to your doctors, always have questions for him or her and make sure you get them answered. She says cancer patients should always go to their appointments, speak to other survivors.
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After years of sunburn as a kid, in his twenties, Steffan Tubbs noticed an unusual-looking mole on his chest. After two failed attempts to surgically remove it, some thirty years later, he was diagnosed with melanoma. A third procedure removed the cancer in its entirety. When he goes outdoors, he takes a series of precautions to limit his exposure to the sun and tells everyone to make sure that with regularity they are seen by a dermatologist.
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What began as an obstruction of Matthew Rosenblumâs bile duct became a diagnosis of Stage Four pancreatic cancer, of which he learned via his cellphone. After two clashes with chemotherapy and two surgical procedures, Matthew leads a healthy lifestyle. Going forward, he wants to be an advocate for others diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This is his story.
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When fifty-something Raphaela Ilgenfritz started feeling tired all the time, she thought her fatigue was tied to menopause. That led to a serious of doctor visits, which led to a colonoscopy, which led to a diagnosis of rectal cancer, or, as it is more commonly in the United Kingdom, where she lives, bowel cancer. She had to be outfitted with a colostomy bag, a challenge she immediately embraced. Raphaela founded Stoma4life, a support group for those with below-the-belt cancers, which grew into a podcast, heard on UKHealthRadio. This is her story.
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When Cinde Dolphin survived lung cancer, she thought cancer was in her past; but then she went on to be diagnosed with three different types of breast cancer. Cinde not only survived them but invented an improvement of a long-used fluid drainage device. In addition to working to help others diagnosed with cancer, she has resumed her active lifestyle, which includes hiking, running and surfing.
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