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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 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...
Continue ReadingKathy V. on July 1, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
breast cancer
Employment Status:
truck driver
Gender/Age:
45
Type and Description of Treatments:
had one round of chemo and going in for my third lumpectomy 7-17-09
How do you feel today?
Today I feel kind of down, its cloudy and I pulled up this website on my email to put in more comments on my diary. I am glancing over the other diaries and it seems like a long tough road.
Continue ReadingRebekah D. on June 24, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2 Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer
Employment Status:
Not Working
Gender/Age:
31
Type and Description of Treatments:
6 rounds of Carbo Taxol and 3 Brachytherapy Radiation sessions
How do you feel today?
Today is a great day. I feel full of energy, happy and almost back to my normal self which is saying alot. I'm just trying to remain mentally healthy through this whole ordeal.
Continue ReadingNancy D. on June 23, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
DCIS Left Breast
Employment Status:
Small business owner
Gender/Age:
48
Type and Description of Treatments:
DCIS left breast diagnosed 12/1/08 Mastectomy 12/12/08 - nodes were clear - no chemo - no radiation.
How do you feel today?
I feel fine...and I have to be honest this whole breast cancer thing for me was a huge let down. I never even got a pink T-shirt. Six months since surgery and all I have left is a crater in my chest where my boob used to be. I thought I would get used to it as time when on but it was ugly then and it's still ugly now. And I am no swims...
Continue ReadingCarmen F. on June 23, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
DCIS
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
48
Type and Description of Treatments:
2 Lumpectomies/30 sessions of radiation and am currently on tamoxifen for the next 5 years.
How do you feel today?
I feel great! All my tests have come back negative!! Today, June 23, 2009, is my ONE year anniversary that I am cancer free! A SURVIVOR!! What a glorious day!!
Continue ReadingRose G. on June 23, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Employment Status:
Gender/Age:
Type and Description of Treatments:
How do you feel today?
I can say I feel like me...driven to accomplish what ever I have on my list to do.
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