I've had my first chemo treatment and except for the first week after I've been feeling pretty good.

I have my next treatment coming up this Thursday.

I was double whammied in July. I was laid off from my job and 2 weeks later diagnosed. My whole world has been turned upside down.

I'm trying to find another job, but no one is willing to hire me because of the chemo.

As stated above all except for the first week after treatment I've been feeling really good. I try to exercise each day and hopefully this I will be able to continue throughout treatment.

I am still unable to find a job.

The most challenging has been the acceptance and the pressure from my family to talk. I am a very private person and don't feel the need to tell everyone.

I go to my daughter. She is my caregiver. We have been through a lot in the past 10 years and I draw my
strength from her and she from me.

I had planned many improvements to my home and this has changed everything. I don't know what the future holds for me because of my age and job status.

All I can do is pray and put this in God's hands.

I am unemployed

Exercise as I have been told is the key. I was very active up until the diagnosis. I try to walk 4 miles every day and still do lower body workouts and sit-ups.

I am a firm believer that if you get the endorphins going that's half the battle.

I took the meds for nausea and walked as it became possible. When receiving the booster shot for the white blood cells my bones ached, but I still tried to walk.

You caught this early, you will be a survivor. Take things one day at a time and listen to your body. Not what everyone else tells you to do.