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Jackie K. on November 26, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
DCIS
Employment Status:
Full Time Employment
Gender/Age:
Female/44
Type and Description of Treatments:
I was diagnosed with DCIS on January 7th 2011. They were able to save the skin but not the breast...
How do you feel today?
I never really felt "sick", but I feel great today! I am still numb around my stomach and my breast will be numb for a long time, but I am back to my normal daily routine. The only thing that has been hard for me to add back into my routine is working out, but that is coming soon. I have had a hard time with getting back into my work o...
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
CML- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Employed/Long Term Disability
Gender/Age:
Female/23
Type and Description of Treatments:
First year and a half of treatment was Gleevec. Last 3 1/2 years was Tasigna. My body became im...
How do you feel today?
I feel tired, drained and worn out. I have bone pain and crazy body aches.
Continue ReadingSally P. on August 7, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Non-Hogkins Lymphoma
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Ratuxin and Chemo every three weeks times 6 followed by maintenance Ratunxin once every two monther
How do you feel today?
Today is a down day. I am feeling sorry for myself and my situation despite a caring wonderful husband and two wonderful teenage boys. Unemployment running out, which will mean health insurance issues. I am looking for employment but it's difficult to imagine getting hired when receiving chemo.
Continue ReadingDebra W. on July 24, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer Stage 2B
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/60
Type and Description of Treatments:
I have had many very difficult biopsies followed by 2 partial mastectomies. I am scheduled to hav...
How do you feel today?
Today I feel conflicted. I want to feel good because I don't really have any pain or discomfort today. The sun is shining, I worked in the yard earlier but 2 hours and I have this nagging fatigue. 3 months ago I could garden or golf all day. I feel dull and a little teary.
Continue ReadingJudy C. on May 14, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 breast cancer and DCIS
Employment Status:
Research Scientist
Gender/Age:
Female/51
Type and Description of Treatments:
My type of breast cancer and description of treatment has been provided in previous posts.
How do you feel today?
I feel great today--very energetic and happy that spring has finally arrived to the north land.
Continue ReadingMargot Larson on April 23, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IV NSC Lung Cancer
Employment Status:
Consultant -recently retired
Gender/Age:
Female/64
Type and Description of Treatments:
In the last couple of years, I have faced the return of my cancer, in the fluid of my lungs which...
How do you feel today?
I feel great. I'm not as strong as I used to be nor do I have the stamina. Most people who meet me have no clue that I have advanced cancer.
Continue ReadingLesley L. on April 4, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Lymphoma
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/55
Type and Description of Treatments:
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Stage 4. Currently undergoing chemo. Just had my first 3 sessions cons...
How do you feel today?
Better than yesterday but still very tired. My body hurts, my eyes won't focus and I can't taste anything. Energy - what energy?
Continue ReadingLeticia T. on March 4, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage IV
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Chemotherapy- Avastin Abraxene, Neulasta, Right Mastectomy, Radiation, Left skin sparing Mastecto...
How do you feel today?
Feeling good. Due for a PET Scan this month, Getting ready to get back to work. I will continue to have IV treatment monthly I have bone metastasis.
Continue ReadingSharice M. on February 16, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Update to Pancoast Tumor
Employment Status:
Long term disability
Gender/Age:
50
Type and Description of Treatments:
After my first entry into the Collective Online Diary Questionnaire,12/28/08, I had 1 surgery to ...
How do you feel today?
Today I feel great. It's been over two years since I made my first entry and at that time I really didn't expect to survive but I was writing like I was tough and could handle anything.
Continue ReadingKelly S. on February 8, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Ovarian Cancer
Employment Status:
warehouse
Gender/Age:
26
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a full hysterectumy. I didn't qualify for chemo or radiation because I was in the 1st stage...
How do you feel today?
Today I feel pretty good. I'm 26 and have been going thru menopause for 2 years now. I still get hot flashes and have a very hard time sleeping.
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