Rare Cancers
Fewer than 40,000 people are diagnosed with a rare cancer each year in the United States. Altogether they make up just over 25% of all cancers in the country (National Cancer Institute).
Neuroendocrine Tumors
A tumor that forms from cells that release hormones into the blood in response to a signal from the nervous system. Neuroendocrine tumors may make higher-than-normal amounts of hormones, which can cause many different symptoms. (NCI)
Jennifer Petersen, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Stage IV
Cancer details: Unknown site of origin, metastasis
1st Symptoms: Pain in upper back
Treatment: Chemotherapy, immunotherapy
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Gestational Trophoblastic
Caroline Chisolm, Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia, Grade 3
Cancer Details: As a result of a molar pregnancy
1st Symptoms: Morning sickness and an unusually high beta hCG
Treatment: EMACO chemotherapy
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