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Alejandra L. on January 17, 2009
I was Diagnosed with:
uterine cancer
Employment Status:
less than part time
Gender/Age:
36
Type and Description of Treatments:
immediate surgery within 3 weeks for 1 of 3 procedures and cancer staging -remove cycts, testing ...
How do you feel today?
grateful for being able to survive cancer because I have a son and daughter, a husband, my strong father; battling leukemia-mds, dialysis, diabetes,coronary heart disease, a strong mother who survived a major lumbar surgery and now has titanium rods in her back, developed diabetes and is learning to control, my sister Toni who juggles ...
Continue ReadingPaula 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