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Mary C. on January 9, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Metastatic Breast Cancer 2016, (IDC Stage 3 C in 2012, Triple Positive)
Employment Status:
Trying to work, almost full time
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
2012 diagnosis was Invasive Ductal Stage 3 C, had 20 weeks of chemotherapy, Adriamycin, Cytoxin, ...
How do you feel today?
I still get tired and achy frequently, which I did not have before the 2016 recurrence. My right arm is still weak and numb, I have difficulty writing and keyboarding, still have some chemo-brain, not to mention constant worry about being metastatic.
Continue ReadingShelley D. on January 6, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer, IDC, er+pr+her2-
Employment Status:
Contract
Gender/Age:
Female/48
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy, an axillary lymph node dissection, five months of chemo (ACT), 6 weeks of ra...
How do you feel today?
I feel great today. I am trying to embrace the new year, and looking forward to making changes in my life that will positively impact others.
Continue ReadingDebra D. on January 3, 2018
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Employment Status:
Self Employed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery, Chemotherapy (Cytoxin and Taxotere), Radiation
How do you feel today?
Incredibly fortunate and content
Continue ReadingMary Anne C. on December 29, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
1a, ER+, PR+, Her-
Employment Status:
Principal of Elementary School
Gender/Age:
Female/49
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy with a second re-excision. My oncologist score came back at 14, so fortunately...
How do you feel today?
Most days I feel pretty good! I am trying to get back to more of my routine of regularly exercising like I did before diagnosis. Since radiation, fatigue still sets in by the afternoon. I haven’t had any side effects from the tamoxifen other than dry mouth. Mentally, I struggle more than physically with constant worry about every ...
Continue ReadingMary H. on December 28, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Metastatic breast cancer to the bones
Employment Status:
Full tume
Gender/Age:
Female/58
Type and Description of Treatments:
Monthly biosphosinate shot; daily aroma tase inhibitor
How do you feel today?
I’m asympomatic, at least physically; feeling fatigue from meds
Continue ReadingVanessa F. on December 23, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Invasive Ductal Carcinona Stage 2
Employment Status:
In between jobs
Gender/Age:
Female/27
Type and Description of Treatments:
6 months of Chemo, 6 months of harvesting, Double Mastectomy (no reconstruction), 36 treatments o...
How do you feel today?
Good
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
Stage IIB, ER,PR&HER2+
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
Female/59
Type and Description of Treatments:
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation
How do you feel today?
Physically well except for periodic dizzy spells occasionally with double vision
Continue ReadingBetsy A. on December 15, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast cancer
Employment Status:
Full time
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
Stage One Triple Negative Breast Cancer that did not spread to 4 surrounding lymph nodes. 12 week...
How do you feel today?
From the first treatment, I had no side effects. It’s like nothing ever happened.
Continue ReadingPenny M. on December 14, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Part time
Gender/Age:
Female/57
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mastectomy chemotherapy radiation
How do you feel today?
Good
Continue ReadingSteven H. on December 12, 2017
I was Diagnosed with:
Waldenstroms
Employment Status:
Working
Gender/Age:
Male/65
Type and Description of Treatments:
Watching-Blood Work every 3 months
How do you feel today?
Hurting
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