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5+Years

What happens when you keep pushing!

Tamron L. on December 22, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Employment Status:

Full time

Gender/Age:

Female/36

Type and Description of Treatments:

I underwent a 10 hour surgery called HIPEC. This involves heated chemotherapy and the removing of...

How do you feel today?

I feel blessed and grateful. To be able to overcome a rare cancer and to share my story with the world. I feel great to know that just by me sharing my story I can help others but giving them hope, inspiration, and encouragement.

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2-5Years

I'm Still Here

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.

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6-12Months

Nervous

La Shawn J. on October 12, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage 2 TNBC

Employment Status:

Full time

Gender/Age:

Female/37

Type and Description of Treatments:

Keytruda every 3 weeks; chemo completed on 9/16; lumpectomy scheduled for 11/2

How do you feel today?

Honestly, I feel like an imposter. I got the clear to go back to work. I start Monday. I’m extremely nervous about messing up or doing something wrong. Im nervous that people may find out about my diagnosis. I disclosed at my screening. My job has made sure that I can take time off for the surgery which is wonderful.

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0-1Months

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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5+Years

Volunteering but no job

Britta K. on September 23, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Unemployed

Gender/Age:

Female/40

Type and Description of Treatments:

After two different treatments, I have been on ENHERTU (DS8201A) for almost four years. I am stil...

How do you feel today?

I am showing improvement but get worn out due to all the appointments required pre-Chemo day needed for the trial. Also the side affects hit me for 4-5 days when I have chemotherapy,

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2-5Years

The new me

Abby 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...

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2-5Years

Dealing with Recurrence

Sara 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.

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6-12Months

How do I move forward

Christina J. on June 9, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

Metastatic/Stage IV Breast Cancer (MBC)

Employment Status:

Full Time; Salaried

Gender/Age:

Female/33

Type and Description of Treatments:

Targeted Treatment; CDK 4/6 Inhibitor; Ribociclib [Kisqali] (600mg - 3x200mg tablets once daily) ...

How do you feel today?

I feel okay physically, but worried about work. Targeted treatment is 3 weeks on/ 1 week off. This is my off week. My last on week, last week, I had difficulty working past 6 hours a day due to fatigue.

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5+Years

Crossroads

Rob B. on April 20, 2022

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage IV Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma

Employment Status:

Working but on leave

Gender/Age:

Male/42

Type and Description of Treatments:

Just started a targeted therapy combination of lenvatinib and everolimus a few days ago. Was pre...

How do you feel today?

I work at an executive level at a regional college. I have been working in this capacity for over 5 years. During this time I learned to manage the side effects of my cancer treatments and, with the exception of a very few well trusted coworkers, have managed to keep my cancer a secret. Unfortunately l the side effects of the clinic...

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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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