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0-1Months

I was expecting this.

Marc P. on September 28, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Heptocellular Carcinoma (Primary Liver Cancer)

Employment Status:

Full Time

Gender/Age:

Male/63

Type and Description of Treatments:

So far I have had one TACE procedure. (TransArtirialCatheterEblation)

How do you feel today?

I feel OK. I don't feel phyisically different, knowing that I have Cancer. I have been dealing with the side effects of Stage four Cirhosis of the Liver and chronic hepatitus-C for about 5 years. So I can't say that anything has really changed.

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0-1Months

Who would've thought?

Dorene S. on August 3, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, lobular

Employment Status:

Full

Gender/Age:

Female/49

Type and Description of Treatments:

I had a mammogram on 07/02/12 followed by an ultrasound. On 07/03/12 biopsy and then 07/05/12 dia...

How do you feel today?

I still don't believe I had cancer. Physically I feel good...mentally not quite there.

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0-1Months

Living With Stage Three Breast Cancer

Vivian Jane T. on June 25, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Registered Nurse

Gender/Age:

Female/35

Type and Description of Treatments:

Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation.

How do you feel today?

I'm feeling sad, and not myself but trying to stay strong for my kids!

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0-1Months

Confused

Moira L. on November 29, 2011

I was Diagnosed with:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Employment Status:

Full Time

Gender/Age:

Female/26

Type and Description of Treatments:

Well I have chosen not to have any treatment for the moment I am trying to assume everything, I k...

How do you feel today?

I feel tired and very very confused I don't know what to do or if I am going to receive a treatment.

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0-1Months

I feel ... OK. I wish I felt better but I just ...

Corrina L. on July 15, 2009

I was Diagnosed with:

Anal Cancer

Employment Status:

Employed: Full Time

Gender/Age:

37

Type and Description of Treatments:

How do you feel today?

I feel ... OK. I wish I felt better but I just don't. I still can't sleep. I worry too much and it affects my time at work.

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0-1Months

Tired and sad

Lor M. on June 2, 2009

I was Diagnosed with:

Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Employed

Gender/Age:

44

Type and Description of Treatments:

16-20 Weeks of Chemotherapy Mastectomy and reconstructive surgery 6 weeks of radiation treatment

How do you feel today?

Tired and sad

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0-1Months

I feel very upset, all this is going so fast, I...

Kathy V. on March 1, 2009

I was Diagnosed with:

adenocarcinoma duct

Employment Status:

Truck Driver

Gender/Age:

45

Type and Description of Treatments:

Just had a port put in 2/27/09 had all the mri, ct scan, bone test

How do you feel today?

I feel very upset, all this is going so fast, I have to miss work for all these tests. I am really not getting enough answers not sure if the treatment is worth it, it seems I read a lot of people having mastectomies? I have not yet received all the reports from my core biopsy as they lost the first one. They did another on Friday wh...

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0-1Months

I feel good today. Before the diagnosis I was ...

Rebekah D. on January 5, 2009

I was Diagnosed with:

Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer

Employment Status:

Employed but on leave

Gender/Age:

30

Type and Description of Treatments:

Treatment for me has not begun. I will see my doctor on 01/06/09 and we will discuss treatment o...

How do you feel today?

I feel good today. Before the diagnosis I was extremely tired. Since the surgery, every day I feel myself getting stronger physically. It's the emotional part I'm worried about. I'm Sally Sunshine; Polly Positive. I'm so busy being upbeat for everyone else that I'm wearing myself out. Should I stop being positive for them?

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0-1Months

Today 12/20/08 - I feel tired, relieved, thankf...

Nancy D. on December 20, 2008

I was Diagnosed with:

Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Small Business owner celebrating 20 Years in Business

Gender/Age:

47

Type and Description of Treatments:

DCIS Diagnosed on 12/1/08 breast removed on 12/12/08. Pathology back on 12/17/08 and I am clean.

How do you feel today?

Today 12/20/08 - I feel tired, relieved, thankful, overwhelmed and bored all at the same time. Did not have reconstruction done so surgery was quick and to the point. A week later and only a little swelling left. It all happened so quick I don't think I can be grateful yet since I haven't accepted I have breast cancer left. Eventually ...

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0-1Months

How do I feel? Emotionally; terrified, angry,...

Sharice M. on September 27, 2008

I was Diagnosed with:

Pancoast Tumor

Employment Status:

Employed, currently on short term disability

Gender/Age:

47

Type and Description of Treatments:

Originally I was being treated for a torn rotator cuff, that's what my symptoms pointed to. Then...

How do you feel today?

How do I feel? Emotionally; terrified, angry, sad... a little of everything. I am so angry at myself for smoking when the facts about lung cancer have been right in front of my face. I thought I'd be one of the lucky ones. Physically; I hurt. The tumor is sitting against the nerves that run down my back and right arm. The pain m...

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