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6-12Months

could this mean new life

Regina R. on June 4, 2015

I was Diagnosed with:

uterine cancer

Employment Status:

looking for work

Gender/Age:

Female/50

Type and Description of Treatments:

radiaiton and chemo, spiritual and eating healthier

How do you feel today?

hopeful

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6-12Months

Am I really cancer free?

Jessica K. on October 24, 2014

I was Diagnosed with:

villoglandular adenocarnioma in cervix

Employment Status:

Part Time

Gender/Age:

Female/28

Type and Description of Treatments:

Cone biopsy 4/30/14

How do you feel today?

Today I'm scared, almost 6 months since surgery and no period.

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6-12Months

Still Gaining Ground

Dan R. on September 4, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma on Right tonsil and in Nasal Cavity

Employment Status:

Unemployed/Disability

Gender/Age:

Male/54

Type and Description of Treatments:

8 Weeks Radiation, 8 weekly treatments Chemotherapy

How do you feel today?

Still tired. I'm having problems sleeping trough the night. I'm still working on weight gain. My joints ache from lack of muscle. I have a constant ringing hum in my right ear, which I try to drown out with a fan.

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6-12Months

4 Months Since Final Treatment

Dan R. on July 19, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma stage 4 on the right tonsil, 2 spots in my nasel cavity behind the nose.

Employment Status:

4 months to contract end date, then unemployed.

Gender/Age:

Male/54

Type and Description of Treatments:

8 weeks of targeted radiation therapy. Weekly chemotherapy for the duration. Cisplatin chemothera...

How do you feel today?

Tired. I lost 53 pounds during treatment and subsequent throat infections. Lying down in bed or in the recliner is still painful, so I'm not sleeping well. I try to rest a few times during the day. Overall I' think I'm Ok, I'm just trying to figure out what my new normal is. I'm not accepting everything yet. I'm going to get better, it...

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6-12Months

My Story

Sandra K. on July 18, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

breast ductal carcinoma in situ

Employment Status:

homemaker

Gender/Age:

Female/60

Type and Description of Treatments:

Last year 2012 I went for my yearly mammogram and I had to have it redone because they thought th...

How do you feel today?

Not bad. No Pain at all except when I wear the bras from the extra skin under my arms

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6-12Months

Unemployed Unmotivated

Amanda B. on April 14, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Unemployed

Gender/Age:

Female/50

Type and Description of Treatments:

Lumpectomy October 2012. Radiation December 2012/January 2013 Ovaries removed 4/9/2013

How do you feel today?

Tired. Lack motivation.

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6-12Months

Positive Patty

Patty M. on April 14, 2013

I was Diagnosed with:

Lobular Breast Cancer Stage 2-Right Breast

Employment Status:

Nurse

Gender/Age:

Male/58

Type and Description of Treatments:

Double mastectomy - Chemotherapy

How do you feel today?

I am feeling more like myself everyday.

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6-12Months

Wow! What Just Happened?

Geri M. on November 21, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage IV Follicular Lymphoma

Employment Status:

getting ready to return to work F/T after 4 month medical leave of absence

Gender/Age:

Female/51

Type and Description of Treatments:

6 rounds of Rituxan and Bendamustine infusion, once every 4 weeks

How do you feel today?

I have a good amount of energy today, and am feeling both grateful and at peace.

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6-12Months

Wow... what a whirlwind.. Six months!

Tammy L. on September 18, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

intermediate grade invasive ductal carcinoma

Employment Status:

full-time

Gender/Age:

Female/42

Type and Description of Treatments:

six months of chemo, followed by 30 radiation treatments... and I'm done!

How do you feel today?

Blessed. Relieved and yet still, honestly, a little anxious. Anxious that I could have to fight this battle again in the future. It was a long six months; but I realize I am very lucky... could have been a very different outcome, had I not found it so early. Glad that I don't have to drive 70 miles, 5 days a week for treatment, becaus...

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6-12Months

Hodgkin's Lymphoma: 11 Months After

Paula S. on June 17, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Employment Status:

Full Time

Gender/Age:

Female/27

Type and Description of Treatments:

I've had 6-cycles of ABVD, then 20 days of Radiotherapy. Treatment is still on going. I just fini...

How do you feel today?

I feel fine at the moment. I am now on ICE protocol and I feel like I have more energy for daily tasks compared when I was having ABVD. When I was on ABVD, I felt so tired and would be sleeping most of the time for a week after chemotherapy session.

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