Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Alicia finished chemotherapy and rang the bell, then days later, she learned she was Platinum Resistant, meaning her cancer came back within six months of treatment. Alicia shares her journey from overlooking warning signs like heavy bleeding and back pain, to navigating a Stage 3 diagnosis.
Dr. Ursula Matulonis of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute joins us to explore what a platinum-resistant diagnosis means for treatment options today. While the news is difficult, Dr. Matulonis highlights how rapid advancements in research are creating a "multitude of medications" that didn't exist five years ago.
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Alicia finished chemotherapy and rang the bell, then days later, she learned she was Platinum Resistant, meaning her cancer came back within six months of treatment. Alicia shares her journey from overlooking warning signs like heavy bleeding and back pain, to navigating a Stage 3 diagnosis.
Dr. Ursula Matulonis of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute joins us to explore what a platinum-resistant diagnosis means for treatment options today. While the news is difficult, Dr. Matulonis highlights how rapid advancements in research are creating a "multitude of medications" that didn't exist five years ago.
Thank you to Corcept for its support of our patient story. The Patient Story retains full editorial control over all content.
#cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms
The Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.
Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.
Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.
Join Our Community:
Sign up for our FREE website: thepatientstory.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thepatientstory
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