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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.
Continue ReadingCristal 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 ReadingLa 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. Iām 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.
Continue ReadingLowanda 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.
Continue ReadingBritta 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,
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 ReadingChristina 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.
Continue ReadingRob 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...
Continue ReadingLa 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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