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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
May 1, 2025Erica’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and perspective shifts. When she was diagnosed with stage 4B appendix cancer in 2021, her life took a turn she never anticipated. Having moved to a different state during the peak of COVID-19 as a new single mom, she channeled her energy into rigorous workouts, juggling a new job she loved, and raising her two kids.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
April 30, 2025Janelle is a spirited 42-year-old whose resilience shines through despite her rare diagnosis of stage 4 adrenal cancer. Her experience underscores the importance of self-advocacy, mental health, and the power of community support. Interviewed by: Nikki MurphyEdited by: Chris SanchezJanelle’s health concerns began in 2013 with an unusual thirst — she was drinking as much as 300 oz of water daily.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
May 2, 2025John’s life took an unexpected turn in 2021 when he was diagnosed with Gleason score 9, stage 4 prostate cancer (stage 4A). His experience has been anything but easy, yet his story is packed with lessons on resilience, hope, and the power of proactive health management. Interviewed by: Nikki MurphyEdited by: Chris SanchezJohn’s signs that something was amiss were nocturia (frequent nighttime urination) and a weak stream of urine.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
April 29, 2025When Laura first walked into her doctor’s office in 2017, she was just looking for relief from a stubborn cough. A quick prescription was all she expected. Instead, she was swept into a whirlwind of tests, appointments, and life-altering news. That cough turned out to be a sign of something far more serious: stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
April 28, 2025Ryan’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, support, and the complexities of living with stage 4 tongue cancer. He’s a husband and father to two boys, and balances family life with the demanding realities of his diagnosis, treatments, and emotional shifts. Interviewed by: Taylor ScheibEdited by: Chris SanchezRyan’s cancer story began subtly, with a deceptively small white spot on his tongue, which was shrugged off during numerous dental visits.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
April 21, 2025Emily, a former Olympic athlete, was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer (gastric adenocarcinoma) in July 2024. Her health concerns began shortly after giving birth to her son in November 2023. Initially, she experienced what seemed like postpartum-related stomach aches, which progressed to early fullness, unexplained weight loss, and vomiting without nausea.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
April 24, 2025Yolanda has been navigating life with multiple myeloma since 2008. Before her diagnosis, she was immersed in the fast-paced fashion industry. Back then, she began noticing some odd symptoms, like a constant craving for starchy foods and her knee joints clicking when she moved. Cancer wasn’t even on her radar. Interviewed by: Taylor ScheibEdited by: Chris SanchezIt wasn’t until routine bloodwork revealed unusually high protein levels that Yolanda consulted a hematologist.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
April 19, 2025Candace’s story is one of resilience, reflection, and redefining what family means. Diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at just 25, while serving in the Air Force and navigating fertility treatments, her life took an unexpected turn. She had been managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) since she was 16, so symptoms like heavy bleeding and irregular periods were easy to dismiss.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
When Ben moved to Manchester, he carried with him more than just his belongings — he brought a grade 3 brain cancer story of resilience, self-discovery, and unwavering advocacy, too. Diagnosed at just 24 with brain cancer (oligodendroglioma), Ben’s journey through unexpected seizures, misdiagnoses, and transformative treatments reshaped his identity and view on life. Interviewed by: Nikki MurphyEdited by: Chris SanchezBen’s first seizure happened on his 18th birthday.
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thepatientstory.com | Chris Sanchez
Kathleen opens up about her unexpected encounter with lobular breast cancer (invasive lobular carcinoma or ILC). Her story isn’t just about diagnoses and surgeries — it’s about resilience, body acceptance, and community. Interviewed by: Nikki MurphyEdited by: Chris SanchezKathleen’s breast cancer story began subtly over a decade ago with a benign cyst in her right breast, which led doctors to monitor a faint shadow in her left breast.
