For years, Toby dealt with a strange condition that caused her itching and discoloration in her skin. But despite all her attempts to figure out what it was, it took her a long time to get a diagnosis. Toby, a Philadelphia resident, has mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL), which the Cleveland Clinic identifies as a rare non-Hodgkin's skin lymphoma. Because of her darker skin, a diagnosis eluded Toby and her doctors, who misdiagnosed her illness. But while the symptoms affected her quality of life, the changes in her skin also diminished her confidence in her appearance. But when Toby finally found a doctor who knew what was wrong, not only did she begin an effective treatment plan, she learned how to be proud of herself in her own skin. Meanwhile, for Dora, who's dealt with four episodes of breast cancer, one of the most challenging aspects has been the chemotherapy. Dora, who's 63 years old and lives in Monck's Corner, South Carolina, has developed chemotherapy-infused nausea and vomiting (CINV) since she started treatment. The National Cancer Institute says up to 80% of people undergoing chemo experience these side effects. For Dora, that means losing her hair and constantly feeling sick and fatigued. Through it all, she's relied not only on her doctors, but on her family, especially her husband, Cleveland, to help give her strength through the ordeal. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Larisa Geskin, MD, Professor and Director, Cutaneous Oncology, Columbia University; Ellen Kim, MD, Professor of Dermatology, and Director, Penn Cutaneous Lymphoma Program, University of Pennsylvania; and Yanis Bellil, MD, Medical Oncologist, Lowcountry Oncology Associates.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:26:44