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Cristal D. on December 14, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 Ductal Carcinoma in situ
Employment Status:
Working Full-time
Gender/Age:
Female/43
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery - Double Mastectomy (undergoing reconstructive surgery)
How do you feel today?
It feels surreal as if I managed a person who had Cancer.
Continue ReadingAbby J. on August 3, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
Employment Status:
semi retired
Gender/Age:
Female/63
Type and Description of Treatments:
As a result of my diagnosis, I went through brain surgery in order to begin treating 1 of 2 brai...
How do you feel today?
Emotionally, I am relatively content as a result of anti depressants, a great psychotherapist who specializes in PTSD & medical marijuana. I have changed my diet & am doing my best to adhere to the Mediterranean diet. I have been actively engaged in exercise classes (virtually) for the past 2 years & continue doing same today. In addit...
Continue ReadingSara J. on August 3, 2022
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3C1 Cervical Cancer
Employment Status:
Full time, on medical leave
Gender/Age:
Female/34
Type and Description of Treatments:
LEEP/Cone-2019 for Stage 1A1, Radical Hysterectomy 2022 with chemo and radiation for spread to l...
How do you feel today?
I am tired and just trying to get through the day. I have a 14 month old daughter and my nausea and fatigue keep me in bed a lot. I am having trouble with my "sense of purpose" as I haven't worked since my hysterectomy in April. I am starting a new job in October but just don't know how to feel about everything.
Continue ReadingHarish T. on August 11, 2021
I was Diagnosed with:
Multiple myeloma
Employment Status:
Now unemplyment
Gender/Age:
Male/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
I got treatment in still 2019 Dec with valcde and linalidomide. After that I did bone marrow tran...
How do you feel today?
It’s ok now.
Continue ReadingAngela A. on April 18, 2021
I was Diagnosed with:
remission
Employment Status:
part time
Gender/Age:
Female/55
Type and Description of Treatments:
chemo radiation
How do you feel today?
very good
Continue ReadingCyndi K. on April 8, 2021
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 4 Rectal Cancer that spread to Uterus
Employment Status:
Not, still healing..to try to return to the working world..
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
28 Days of Chemo and Radiation then 5 months clean up chemo.
How do you feel today?
Challenged
Continue ReadingSpyros L. on December 21, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Currently I am in "consolidation stage" where the medical staff goes after what is left of my brain cancer after remission.
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
Male/69
Type and Description of Treatments:
I have primary CNS (Central Nervous System) lymphoma. My initial treatment started in July 2017....
How do you feel today?
These days I am feeling better. I am finally able to read again - novels, history, etc. I am very appreciative. I am also back home with Sally - more than appreciative.
Continue ReadingTina S. on October 22, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 HER2+ Invasive Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Employment Status:
Full-Time
Gender/Age:
Female/51
Type and Description of Treatments:
My medical team and I agreed the best course of action was immediate removal, followed by chemoth...
How do you feel today?
Today I feel great. I am regaining my energy and focus but I never lost my drive, nor my faith. Everything before the diagnosis seems so distant but the diagnosis was the "best-worst thing to happen to me" The diagnosis caused me to get busy with the business of living.
Continue ReadingChia W. on July 24, 2019
I was Diagnosed with:
Carcinoma in Situ Breast cancer
Employment Status:
Self employed
Gender/Age:
Female/40
Type and Description of Treatments:
I received Proton Beam treatment. Proton Beam therapy is a relatively new radiation therapy. The ...
How do you feel today?
Wonderful and thriving.
Continue ReadingBobbi J. on January 10, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 4 Lung Cancer (never smoker)
Employment Status:
In transition
Gender/Age:
Female/46
Type and Description of Treatments:
Over the past 4+ years, I have had lung surgery, 32 rounds of radiation (2 to the brain stem), 63...
How do you feel today?
Much to the surprise of family, friends and co-workers, I look and feel pretty darn healthy! I think credit goes to maintaining a positive outlook on life, a strong spiritual foundation, eating healthy, exercising and hanging out with people I love.
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