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Lowanda Shalik's Diary VARIGG.2023

Lowanda Shalik J. on October 8, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

cancer of head and roof of mouth

Employment Status:

self employed

Gender/Age:

Female/49

Type and Description of Treatments:

surgery: chemo unknown as of yet.

How do you feel today?

I am Happy but very sleepy did not get much sleep and I am up early writing. I am a writer of religious children's and young adults' books, films and comics.

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0-1Months

Lost and Confused

La Shawn J. on March 16, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage 2 TNBC

Employment Status:

Part Time

Gender/Age:

Female/37

Type and Description of Treatments:

Chemo (ACT), then surgery, then radiation

How do you feel today?

I feel alright, I'm just confused about whether or not I will continue to work.

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0-1Months

Let Slip The Dogs of War

Leslie H. on October 8, 2019

I was Diagnosed with:

Colon Cancer

Employment Status:

Unable to work

Gender/Age:

Male/59

Type and Description of Treatments:

Having Initial Surgery 11 Oct 19

How do you feel today?

Pain, more pain and a lot of pain

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0-1Months

I wont be defeated

Cynthia M. on November 17, 2015

I was Diagnosed with:

breast cancer

Employment Status:

dialysis tech fulltime 40-60 hours per week

Gender/Age:

Female/36

Type and Description of Treatments:

DCIS ductal carcinoma in situ. I've had genetic testing done due to family history of my great gr...

How do you feel today?

Today is sorta okay. Disappointed my test results aren't back, so my doctor appointment with my surgeon was rescheduled.

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It Only Been 3 Weeks

Linda G. on April 16, 2015

I was Diagnosed with:

Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Working Full Time and Part-Time

Gender/Age:

Female/50

Type and Description of Treatments:

Lumpectomy 2 weeks ago, and re-incision surgery scheduled for tomorrow.

How do you feel today?

Doing ok. Hoping all goes well tomorrow.

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0-1Months

Prostate cancer...at 48! random PSA test

Richard L. on March 9, 2015

I was Diagnosed with:

Prostate cancer

Employment Status:

Employed in financial industry

Gender/Age:

Male/48

Type and Description of Treatments:

Moved to Boston 18 months ago, and old gp said he wouldn't write any more cholesterol rx until I ...

How do you feel today?

I feel fine. I have no symptoms at all.

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0-1Months

Surgeons Retirement Plan

Glen B. on May 13, 2014

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage Zero Cancer Left Breast

Employment Status:

Employed as International Accounting Analyst

Gender/Age:

Female/53

Type and Description of Treatments:

They found some irregular images on a routine Mammogram. Repeated procedure showed same result. ...

How do you feel today?

Deceived.

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The love of my life of 9 years

Lynnette S. on December 19, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Lung cancer and lymph node as well

Employment Status:

Floor covering

Gender/Age:

Male/65

Type and Description of Treatments:

Non-operable, gave him until summer, treatments may prolong life, but no guarentee

How do you feel today?

Beyond sad, this man is my life, I have never met a man like him. He is and will always be my soul mate. No words can describe what we are going through.

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Breast Cancer

Jerri Mae R. on April 30, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage 3

Employment Status:

Medical Leave

Gender/Age:

Female/48

Type and Description of Treatments:

As I answered the phone on April 10th I heard the voice my surgeon, his voice was very gentle as ...

How do you feel today?

Today is April 30th, 2013 and I am now 11-days post-op; recovery stage is a bit more than I anticipated; however, I’m getting strong daily and getting ready to meet the oncologist for the Chemotherapy and radiation treatment plan.

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0-1Months

Confused and shocked

Colleen S. on April 2, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Early breast cancer

Employment Status:

working

Gender/Age:

Female/51

Type and Description of Treatments:

Early stage breast cancer. See surgeon on April 10th and go from there.

How do you feel today?

I feel scared, angry, sad and lost.

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