Collective Diary

Cancer and Careers is collecting snapshots of the cancer experience by asking working people with cancer at all phases of their treatment and recovery to answer the same series of questions about their outlook, their work experience and advice they would give others. We invite you to read their stories and share your own.

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5+Years

I feel great! Even though I am taking Xeloda, o...

by Sue D. on March 7, 2008

I was Diagnosed with:: Breast Cancer
Employment Status:: Currently self-employed
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Type and Description of Treatments:: 6 treatments 3 chemicals;Bilateral mastectomy;6 more chemo with 3 chemicals;radiation;Femara;Fasl...

How do you feel today?

I feel great! Even though I am taking Xeloda, one week on and one week off, I am doing well. My feet are burning just a bit, but since today was my first day off again, within a few days, I will be fine. I am presently going through lymphadema therapy and have a huge compression bandage on my arm, but it is only for 2 weeks, so I'll ge...