The Patient Story

It's cancer. What comes next? The Patient Story brings a personal touch to every cancer diagnosis by allowing patients, caregivers, and survivors to share their unique experiences. Through detailed interviews, frequently asked questions, and timelines, we provide insight into the reality of life after a diagnosis. Check out our website to discover more or to share your own story.

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India’s Guttate Psoriasis & PsA Story: From Flare-Ups to Self-Love

1 week ago | thepatientstory.com | Katrina Villareal

India’s experience with guttate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is as real as it gets — messy, emotional, painful, and also full of growth, learning, and self-love. Diagnosed with guttate psoriasis in 2018 and with psoriatic arthritis in 2022, India didn’t always have the knowledge or support she needed. But now, she’s using her voice to advocate for awareness and self-acceptance, and to end the stigma surrounding these autoimmune conditions.
How Stage 4 Appendix Cancer Transformed Erica’s Life

1 week ago | 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.
Janelle’s Stage 4 Adrenal Cancer Story of Connection

1 week ago | 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.
Life with a Gleason Score 9, Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

1 week ago | 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.
Life After Remission: Laura’s Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma Story

1 week ago | 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.
Abbie’s Rare Cancer Diagnosis of Solitary Plasmacytoma of Bone

1 week ago | thepatientstory.com | Katrina Villareal

When Abbie was diagnosed with solitary plasmacytoma of bone at just 21, her world didn’t just pause — it shifted completely. Living in Des Moines, Iowa and studying abroad right before her diagnosis, she went from planning medical school to confronting the realities of a rare blood cancer that most people her age have never heard of. While her condition was caught relatively early, the emotional and mental weight of it all hit just as hard as the physical effects.
Ryan's Clinical Trial Experience Facing Stage 4 Tongue Cancer

1 week ago | 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.
The Routine Check That Found Monica’s Stage 1 Colorectal Cancer

2 weeks ago | thepatientstory.com | Katrina Villareal

April 23, 2025Monica Dean, a San Diego news anchor and mom of three, thought she was just checking off a routine health to-do when she went in for her first colonoscopy at 46 and ended up with a stage 1 colorectal cancer diagnosis. She felt healthy and had neither symptoms nor an immediate family history of colorectal cancer. But thanks to a conversation she’d had with a man who wished he’d gotten screened earlier, Monica followed her gut and got the screening anyway.
Emily's Incurable Stage 4 Stomach Cancer

2 weeks ago | 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.
Yolanda’s Multiple Myeloma Story

2 weeks ago | 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.