Novant Health Healthy Headlines21 Sep 2022

Beating Incurable: A stem cell transplant in pursuit of remission

“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient from diagnosis through treatment. This inspiring 5-part series covers his journey in just an hour, where Tim shares what he's learned about himself, how he finds the strength to keep moving forward, and how you can, too.

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In the third episode of Beating Incurable, Tim Cooper has a stem cell transplant, an advanced treatment that could help push his cancer into remission. Highlights include:

2:28 - Previewing how a stem cell transplant works.
4:01 - Being in remission with myeloma is not the same as being cured of myeloma.
4:43 - Stem cell collection day.
5:54 - Tim packs for his "two-week" vacation at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
6:52 - Day of transplant. His "new birthday."
9:55 - Tim shares a tough day in the hospital.
11:00 - Better days would follow...

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Beating Incurable: 'I have cancer. Now what?'

“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient through treatment. The inspiring podcast series covers Tim's journey in just an hour, where we learn how he finds the strength ...

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Beating Incurable: Neck pain and a stunning cancer diagnosis

“Beating incurable," produced by Gina DiPietro, follows a cancer patient through treatment. The inspiring 5-part podcast series covers his journey in just an hour, where we learn how Tim finds the str...

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Beating Incurable: Bad days happen. Good ones do, too.

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21 Sep 202212min

Beating Incurable: An 'exhale moment' and some big realizations

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