• At Work
  • Looking for Work
  • Covid-19

  • Healthcare Professionals

  • Events
  • Newsfeed
  • Take Action
  • About Us
  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

  • Go Back
  • Introduction

  • Where to Start

  • Legal   Financial

  • Working Remotely

  • Back to Work

  • Coworkers

  • Managers

  • Human Resources

  • Caregivers

  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

  • Go Back
  • Introduction

  • Job Search & Disclosure
  • Your Online Footprint

  • Networking

  • Resume & Cover Letter

  • Resume Review Service

  • Interviewing

  • Exploring Your Options

  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

  • Go Back
  • Upcoming Events

  • National Conference

  • Balancing Work & Cancer Webinars

  • Midwest Conference
  • West Coast Conference
  • In-Service Training

  • Balancing Work & Cancer Workshops

  • Job-Search Intensive

  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

  • Go Back
  • Introduction

  • News

  • Blog

  • Research

  • Newsletter

  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

  • Go Back
  • Introduction

  • Donate

  • Sponsorship

  • Advocate/Become an Ambassador

  • Shop for a Cause

  • Beauty Editor's Closet Sale

  • Beauty of Giving Luncheon

  • Beauty with Benefits

  • Young Professionals Committee

  • Other Ways to Help

  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

  • Go Back
  • Introduction

  • The Issue

  • Our Impact

  • Supporters

  • History

  • Transparency

  • Board of Governors

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • Staff

  • Contact Us

  1. Login
  2. Donate
  3. Ask a career coach
  4. Collective diary
  5. Resources
  6. Free Publications

    Order or Download

  7. Educational Videos

    View All

ES
Cancer and Careers Logo
  • SEARCH
    • My Favorites (0)
    • Create an Account
    • Sign In
  • En Español
  • Donate

    Menu

    Close

  • At Work
    • Where to Start
    • Legal & Financial
    • Back to Work
    • Working Remotely
    • Coworkers
    • Managers
    • Human Resources
    • Caregivers

    Ask a career coach

    Collective diary

    Resources

    Free Publications

    Order or Download

    Educational Videos

    View All

  • Looking for Work
    • Job Search & Disclosure
    • Your Online Footprint
    • Networking
    • Resume & Cover Letter
    • Resume Review Service
    • Interviewing
    • Exploring Your Options

    Ask a career coach

    Collective diary

    Resources

    Free Publications

    Order or Download

    Educational Videos

    View All

  • Covid-19
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • National Conference
    • Balancing Work & Cancer Webinars
    • Midwest Conference
    • West Coast Conference
    • In-Service Training for Healthcare Professionals
    • Balancing Work & Cancer Workshops
    • Job-Search Intensive

    Ask a career coach

    Collective diary

    Resources

    Free Publications

    Order or Download

    Educational Videos

    View All

  • Newsfeed
    • News
    • Blog
    • Research
    • Newsletter

    Ask a career coach

    Collective diary

    Resources

    Free Publications

    Order or Download

    Educational Videos

    View All

  • Take Action
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship
    • Advocate/Become an Ambassador
    • Shop for a Cause
    • Beauty Editor's Closet Sale
    • Beauty of Giving Luncheon
    • Beauty with Benefits
    • Young Professionals Committee
    • Other Ways to Help

    Ask a career coach

    Collective diary

    Resources

    Free Publications

    Order or Download

    Educational Videos

    View All

  • About Us
    • The Issue
    • Our Impact
    • Supporters
    • History
    • Transparency
    • Board of Governors
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Staff
    • Contact Us

    Ask a career coach

    Collective diary

    Resources

    Free Publications

    Order or Download

    Educational Videos

    View All

Home > Collective Diary

Add to the discussion

Please sign in to ask your question or

Create an Account

Length of diagnosis

0-1 Months
1-3 Months
3-6 Months
6-12 Months
1-2 Years
2-5 Years
5+ Years
View All Entries

Recent Authors

Abby J.
Sara J.
Christina J.
Rob B.
La Shawn J.
Anne G.
Nancy F.
Dorry L.
Renee S.
Harish T.
View all authors »

Recent Entries

Cancer and Careers is collecting snapshots of the cancer experience, by asking working people with cancer — in any phase of treatment or recovery — to answer the same set of questions about their outlook, their employment situation and advice they would give to others. We invite you to read their stories and share your own.

Please sign in to post your story or Create an Account

6-12Months

Today, I am glad to be alive because I almost d...

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 Reading

1-2Years

Depressed, tired, pain.

Alisa 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 Reading

2-5Years

Today I feel great - I feel lucky. I have had m...

Nancy 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 Reading

2-5Years

I am endstage. The cancer has spread to my lun...

Alli 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 Reading

2-5Years

I feel great, I'm painting the kitchen, plantin...

Barbara 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 Reading

2-5Years

My Sister is doing wonderful today. She's in r...

Kimberly 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 Reading

0-1Months

I feel ... OK. I wish I felt better but I just ...

Corrina 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 Reading

1-2Years

Today- I am okay- besides have breast cancer- I...

Fran 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 Reading

1-2Years

I feel really well today. I look healthy and no...

Margot 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 Reading

2-5Years

Today is going well. I've been sleeping much be...

Judy 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...

Continue Reading

Previous Label 1 2 Page Gap 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Next Label

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

Sign up to receive the most up-to-date information and resources.

FOLLOW US

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
  • Videos
eTrust Privacy Certificate logo © 2022 Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation/Cancer and Careers. All Rights Reserved.