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1-3Months

newly diagnosed breast cancer stage 1

Tammy L. on April 26, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

intermediate grade invasive ductal carcinoma

Employment Status:

full-time

Gender/Age:

Female/42

Type and Description of Treatments:

Found at exam 3/8; biopsied 3/9/12. Given diagnosis 3/16. Lumpectomy done 4/4 with 6 lymph nodes...

How do you feel today?

Anxious regarding chemo, but want to just do it and be done. Worried about kids 13,10.

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2-5Years

Hodge Dodger

Harry K. on March 29, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Employment Status:

Full Time

Gender/Age:

Male/43

Type and Description of Treatments:

Eight cycles of ABVD followed by 21 days of head and neck radiation.

How do you feel today?

Tired and concerned.

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1-2Years

just checkin in

Victor S. on February 25, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

AML

Employment Status:

starting soon

Gender/Age:

Male/52

Type and Description of Treatments:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and a stem cell transplant, I am post transplant by 180 days approximatel...

How do you feel today?

Fantastic. I have swollen feet and ankles but my blood work and chemistry are OK per the doc/team as of my last visit to them. No liver, heart, respiratory or skin issues.

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2-5Years

My Miracle Story

James R. on February 9, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Non small cell carcinoma . Stage four inoperable

Employment Status:

Working

Gender/Age:

Male/45

Type and Description of Treatments:

60 straight days of radiation. Three days of carboplatnum chemo and 21 days rest for six months.

How do you feel today?

Blessed by God himself!

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1-2Years

My Left Breast

Claudia S. on January 31, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage 1 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Employment Status:

Marketing Consultant

Gender/Age:

Female/53

Type and Description of Treatments:

I had a lumpectomy, followed by 5 1/2 months of chemotherapy, then a bilateral mastectomy and rec...

How do you feel today?

I feel great today.

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2-5Years

Doing Okay, I Guess

Elizabeth B. on January 4, 2012

I was Diagnosed with:

Stage IIB Breast Cancer

Employment Status:

Full Time

Gender/Age:

Female/48

Type and Description of Treatments:

Breast cancer, stage IIB. Tumor was 2.8 cm. Had a lumpectomy, followed by 4 cycles of chemo, th...

How do you feel today?

Okay, a bit depressed.

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1-2Years

Feeling Good but Feeling Anxious

Cheri G. on December 20, 2011

I was Diagnosed with:

The official diagnosis is triple negative adnocarcinoma of the breast, axillary lymph node dissection, stage 2B, grade 3.

Employment Status:

Employed

Gender/Age:

Female/54

Type and Description of Treatments:

Mammogram Biopsy 1st Operation-Lumpectomy, little itty bitty tumor (2.7 centimeters) and the ti...

How do you feel today?

Feeling Good but Feeling Anxious

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0-1Months

Confused

Moira L. on November 29, 2011

I was Diagnosed with:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Employment Status:

Full Time

Gender/Age:

Female/26

Type and Description of Treatments:

Well I have chosen not to have any treatment for the moment I am trying to assume everything, I k...

How do you feel today?

I feel tired and very very confused I don't know what to do or if I am going to receive a treatment.

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6-12Months

It's going to be Okay!

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...

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5+Years

Here I am

Katie C. on September 29, 2011

I 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.

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