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Disha P. on September 6, 2016
I was Diagnosed with:
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/30
Type and Description of Treatments:
“Triple negative” breast cancer refers to the prognostic factors of breast cancers whose cells ha...
How do you feel today?
My name is Disha Patel, a young mom of a two beautiful daughters, I was healthy throughout my life-vegetarian diet, exercise and yoga were part of my daily regimen to stay healthy life. I was in the seventh month of pregnancy with my second baby and was happily waiting for her to deliver as scheduled in December, 2014 to share her birt...
Continue ReadingDawn W. on May 31, 2016
I was Diagnosed with:
breast cancer metastasized to bone cancer
Employment Status:
working but boss put me on reduced hours
Gender/Age:
Female/53
Type and Description of Treatments:
Metastatic breast cancer recently diagnosed (March 28, 2016) & treatment ongoing.
How do you feel today?
I feel frustrated & worried today as the reduced hours is not covering food & gas. Plus we are homeless since last August when landlord sold rental house. So we've been living with friends since then. I finished BC treatment Oct. 2015, rested 6 weeks & got hired after Thanksgiving. Even so, its not enough to get a place in Austin, ...
Continue ReadingMichael R. on June 19, 2015
I was Diagnosed with:
Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
Male/27
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of chondrosarcoma, or cancer of cartilage. Approxi...
How do you feel today?
Humbled, I have been given a second change at life. It is a humbling experience, and I am truly grateful for the University of Michigan Health Systems and my unbelievable support team.
Continue ReadingDan R. on October 19, 2014
I was Diagnosed with:
Tonsilar Squamous Cell Carcinoma reoccurence
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Male/56
Type and Description of Treatments:
Removal of right tonsil, lymph nodes, section of tongue and surrounding tissue.
How do you feel today?
Sore, thankful, glad the surgery part is over.
Continue ReadingDan R. on July 26, 2014
I was Diagnosed with:
Tonsilar Squamous Cell Carcinoma reoccurence
Employment Status:
Unemployed but looking
Gender/Age:
Male/56
Type and Description of Treatments:
I finished treatment March 2013. I have been working through some serious weight loss and trying ...
How do you feel today?
Angry, confused, worried. The first time around was hard. We are praying this will be a surgery and no more radiation/chemotherapy.
Continue ReadingAnita T. on March 13, 2013
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of my right breast, Stage 1, Grade 1, PR/ER +
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
Biopsy, 2 lumpectomy's to get clean margins, removal of the sentinal lymph node, 5 weeks of targe...
How do you feel today?
I feel almost normal. Every morning and evening when I look at my disfigured body it reminds me of (1) how lucky I was that they found the non tumour (no lump just micro calcifications) in my annual mammogram and I decided to go ahead an have it biopsied. (2) That the rest of my life I will be worried about if another tumour will appe...
Continue ReadingMaria L. on August 27, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/52
Type and Description of Treatments:
Two Surgeries, six weeks radiation Therapy
How do you feel today?
I feel good!
Continue ReadingVictor S. on February 25, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
AML
Employment Status:
starting soon
Gender/Age:
Male/52
Type and Description of Treatments:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and a stem cell transplant, I am post transplant by 180 days approximatel...
How do you feel today?
Fantastic. I have swollen feet and ankles but my blood work and chemistry are OK per the doc/team as of my last visit to them. No liver, heart, respiratory or skin issues.
Continue ReadingClaudia S. on January 31, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Employment Status:
Marketing Consultant
Gender/Age:
Female/53
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy, followed by 5 1/2 months of chemotherapy, then a bilateral mastectomy and rec...
How do you feel today?
I feel great today.
Continue ReadingCheri G. on December 20, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
The official diagnosis is triple negative adnocarcinoma of the breast, axillary lymph node dissection, stage 2B, grade 3.
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mammogram Biopsy 1st Operation-Lumpectomy, little itty bitty tumor (2.7 centimeters) and the ti...
How do you feel today?
Feeling Good but Feeling Anxious
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