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Patient Stories

TGCT Warriors

Yesenia was diagnosed with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) of the hip leading to multiple surgeries and clinical trials. Yesenia recently had a revision surgery for her replacement. Here is her TGCT story of bravery, resilience, and positive outlook.
​Filmed and edited by Amie Song (
https://amiesong.net/)

Gary was diagnosed with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) leading to multiple surgeries. Gary is currently on Turalio. Here is his TGCT story of willpower, resilience, and fighting-spirit.
Filmed by Gary Sather 
​Video Edited by Sydney Stern

Joe Pleban is an adaptive border cross on the 2021-2022 US Paralympic team. He was diagnosed with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) ultimately leading to a below knee amputation. Here is his TGCT story of willpower, determination, and a bit of powder!
A Cam Sales Film with TGCT Support
Filmed by Cameron Sales (camsalefilmdept.com)
Edited by Kevin Hoffman (www.kevinhoffmann.com)
Cheer Joe on at this upcoming Paralymics: ​https://www.joepleban.com/
Demi Chalkias is a performance and racing driver (2020 Pirelli GT3 CASC Champion🏆, 2018 Pirelli GT4 CASC Champion 🏆). She was diagnosed with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT). However, that hasn't stopped her from reaching her goals on and off the track, through strength, grit, and determination!
An ihavenoidea. production with TGCT Support
Directed by: Avery Wilton
Composition by: ANTI
AD: Brianna Orange
Location provided by: RClub For more from Demi, go to: www.demiracing.com/

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