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Paula P. on January 9, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Employment Status:
Full time sales
Gender/Age:
45
Type and Description of Treatments:
Chemotherapy, taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin. Will then have a full mastectomy with reconst...
How do you feel today?
Kinda sickly. It's cold outside and my head and ears are cold. I'm tired already of being bald and I want my hair back and I want this to all be over.
Continue ReadingCarmen F. on January 7, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
DCIS
Employment Status:
Adminsitrative Assistant
Gender/Age:
48
Type and Description of Treatments:
2 lumpectomies, 30 sessions of radiation. Currently on Tamoxifen for next 5 years.
How do you feel today?
I feel great! I'm positive about my outlook and will do everything I can to remain healthy.
Continue ReadingRebekah D. on January 5, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer
Employment Status:
Employed but on leave
Gender/Age:
30
Type and Description of Treatments:
Treatment for me has not begun. I will see my doctor on 01/06/09 and we will discuss treatment o...
How do you feel today?
I feel good today. Before the diagnosis I was extremely tired. Since the surgery, every day I feel myself getting stronger physically. It's the emotional part I'm worried about. I'm Sally Sunshine; Polly Positive. I'm so busy being upbeat for everyone else that I'm wearing myself out. Should I stop being positive for them?
Continue ReadingNancy D. on December 20, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Small Business owner celebrating 20 Years in Business
Gender/Age:
47
Type and Description of Treatments:
DCIS Diagnosed on 12/1/08 breast removed on 12/12/08. Pathology back on 12/17/08 and I am clean.
How do you feel today?
Today 12/20/08 - I feel tired, relieved, thankful, overwhelmed and bored all at the same time. Did not have reconstruction done so surgery was quick and to the point. A week later and only a little swelling left. It all happened so quick I don't think I can be grateful yet since I haven't accepted I have breast cancer left. Eventually ...
Continue ReadingLiz W. on December 19, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IV Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - Breast
Employment Status:
Disability
Gender/Age:
44
Type and Description of Treatments:
In 2001 the surgeon said I was a good candidate for a lumpectomy and the removal of my nipple. I...
How do you feel today?
AWESOME!!! I am so blessed it's unbelievable. Since my first chemo was this past Friday, I've had some diarrhea and chemo brain but other than that, life is good. I'm a morning person so I get up around 6 a.m. and get my chores done, do computer work, etc. I've been separated since 04/07 and I'm raising my 8 1/2 yr. old daughter al...
Continue ReadingAnn D. on December 5, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Chronic Mylogenous Leukemia
Employment Status:
Employed Full Time
Gender/Age:
50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Have had several bone marrow biopsies. Am now on Gleevec 400 mg for the rest of my life.
How do you feel today?
I feel pretty good. Most evenings I am pretty tired. The Gleevec makes me very tired about 1 to 2 hours after I take it, so I take it in the evening.
Continue ReadingTeresa M. on November 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 3 Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
ployed
Gender/Age:
39
Type and Description of Treatments:
Lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation
How do you feel today?
I've finished chemo and have 2 surgeries behind me. I just have radiation to get through. I'm feeling positive that this is the final step, though my body is still feeling the effects of my chemo regimen. I was lucky that I was able to function fairly well, even when I was at my worst. My sense of taste has returned and I'm sporting a ...
Continue ReadingSusan A. on November 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer Left side
Employment Status:
Administrative Manager of a Health Insurance Company
Gender/Age:
47
Type and Description of Treatments:
Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer Left Side Macectony and Chemotherapy
How do you feel today?
I feel great, I am in the best health I have ever been in.
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
Stage 2 Ovarian
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
50
Jackie M. on November 26, 2008
I was Diagnosed with:
Colon cancer - stage 3
Employment Status:
On-call - not much work
Gender/Age:
50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Had colon resection surgery and 6 months of chemo.
How do you feel today?
Basically, I feel okay - still have aches and strange pains and feeling generally tired on most days. I'm having boughts of depression especially after losing my brother to cancer 8 months ago and then having my male cat pass away a few months ago. Now I'm dealing with menopause! So how do I really feel? I'm not really sure how to f...
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