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Nikilette W. on September 22, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer (HER-2 Postitive)
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
39
Type and Description of Treatments:
I was given carboplatin, taxotere & herceptin. The chemo treatment started on 4/29/09 and the las...
How do you feel today?
Today, I am glad to be alive because I almost died from my chemotherapy treatments. When I look in the mirror, I don't recognize myself and it isn't just because the hair is gone. I also gained a great deal of weight because of the steroids. My fiance is now my ex and my job is trying to demote me and cut my hours after working there f...
Continue ReadingAlisa B. on September 20, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
stage II
Employment Status:
on disability
Gender/Age:
37
Type and Description of Treatments:
Originally diagnosed at stage 0. After L. mastectomy and expander, pathology came back to stage ...
How do you feel today?
Depressed, tired, pain.
Continue ReadingNancy Jean C. on September 8, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Thyroid Cancer
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
43
Type and Description of Treatments:
Total removal of Thyroid, two radioactive iodine treatments
How do you feel today?
Today I feel great - I feel lucky. I have had my not so good days but have really made it thru with the help and support of my family.
Continue ReadingAlli W. on August 13, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Metestatic Ovarian Cancer
Employment Status:
Unemployed
Gender/Age:
37
Type and Description of Treatments:
I have had countless rounds of infusion and IP chemotherapy, oral chemo and radiation along with ...
How do you feel today?
I am endstage. The cancer has spread to my lungs and brain. I endure difficulty in breathing, headaches, seizures among other symptoms.
Continue ReadingBarbara K. on August 13, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Ovarian cancer
Employment Status:
Full time employee
Gender/Age:
65
Type and Description of Treatments:
In December 2006 I had a complete hysterectomy with debulking. I had a porta-cath inserted eight ...
How do you feel today?
I feel great, I'm painting the kitchen, planting plants, moving furniture and generally doing everything I had in the past. Will return to work next week and schedule will be the same.
Continue ReadingKimberly Y. on July 15, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Rare Lung Cancer
Employment Status:
Stay at Home Mom
Gender/Age:
23
Type and Description of Treatments:
A new treatment that was found accidentally with my sister. The Herb Golden Seal or as some may ...
How do you feel today?
My Sister is doing wonderful today. She's in remission from her lung cancer for the second time.
Continue ReadingCorrina L. on July 15, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Anal Cancer
Employment Status:
Employed: Full Time
Gender/Age:
37
Type and Description of Treatments:
How do you feel today?
I feel ... OK. I wish I felt better but I just don't. I still can't sleep. I worry too much and it affects my time at work.
Continue ReadingFran S. on July 8, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
dcis
Employment Status:
full time
Gender/Age:
62
Type and Description of Treatments:
mastectomy and see the oncologist every 6 months- mri and mammograms alternating every 6 months
How do you feel today?
Today- I am okay- besides have breast cancer- I was diagnosed with Lupus 30 years ago and crohns 28 years ago- so I have a lot of health issues but I do work full time- divorced- have 2 beautiful and helpful daughters, 2 great son-in-laws, and 2 1/2 granddaughters- the 1/2 granddaughter is due to arrive in early November- also 3 grand ...
Continue ReadingMargot Larson on July 7, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IIIb Inoperable
Employment Status:
self employed - part time
Gender/Age:
62
Type and Description of Treatments:
Aggressive Chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Etoposide) along with 32 days of Radiation fall 2007. Same...
How do you feel today?
I feel really well today. I look healthy and no one would ever suspect that I have Lung Cancer. I have experienced side effects that I continue to address.
Continue ReadingJudy C. on July 1, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 Breast Cancer in left breast (1.4 cm tumor)
Employment Status:
employed full time as a Ph.D. level research scientist
Gender/Age:
49
Type and Description of Treatments:
see my entry on March 7, 2009
How do you feel today?
Today is going well. I've been sleeping much better since I put some special foam on top of my mattress and changed my pillow. I had a colonoscopy last week since I'm approaching my 50th birthday. The procedure wasn't bad at all, and I had a really nice doctor. He found one polyp, but he thought it was probably benign. I should be re...
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