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Victor S. on February 25, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
AML
Employment Status:
starting soon
Gender/Age:
Male/52
Type and Description of Treatments:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and a stem cell transplant, I am post transplant by 180 days approximatel...
How do you feel today?
Fantastic. I have swollen feet and ankles but my blood work and chemistry are OK per the doc/team as of my last visit to them. No liver, heart, respiratory or skin issues.
Continue ReadingJames R. on February 9, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Non small cell carcinoma . Stage four inoperable
Employment Status:
Working
Gender/Age:
Male/45
Type and Description of Treatments:
60 straight days of radiation. Three days of carboplatnum chemo and 21 days rest for six months.
How do you feel today?
Blessed by God himself!
Continue ReadingClaudia S. on January 31, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage 1 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Employment Status:
Marketing Consultant
Gender/Age:
Female/53
Type and Description of Treatments:
I had a lumpectomy, followed by 5 1/2 months of chemotherapy, then a bilateral mastectomy and rec...
How do you feel today?
I feel great today.
Continue ReadingElizabeth B. on January 4, 2012
I was Diagnosed with:
Stage IIB Breast Cancer
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/48
Type and Description of Treatments:
Breast cancer, stage IIB. Tumor was 2.8 cm. Had a lumpectomy, followed by 4 cycles of chemo, th...
How do you feel today?
Okay, a bit depressed.
Continue ReadingCheri G. on December 20, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
The official diagnosis is triple negative adnocarcinoma of the breast, axillary lymph node dissection, stage 2B, grade 3.
Employment Status:
Employed
Gender/Age:
Female/54
Type and Description of Treatments:
Mammogram Biopsy 1st Operation-Lumpectomy, little itty bitty tumor (2.7 centimeters) and the ti...
How do you feel today?
Feeling Good but Feeling Anxious
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/26
Type and Description of Treatments:
Well I have chosen not to have any treatment for the moment I am trying to assume everything, I k...
How do you feel today?
I feel tired and very very confused I don't know what to do or if I am going to receive a treatment.
Continue ReadingJackie K. on November 26, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
DCIS
Employment Status:
Full Time Employment
Gender/Age:
Female/44
Type and Description of Treatments:
I was diagnosed with DCIS on January 7th 2011. They were able to save the skin but not the breast...
How do you feel today?
I never really felt "sick", but I feel great today! I am still numb around my stomach and my breast will be numb for a long time, but I am back to my normal daily routine. The only thing that has been hard for me to add back into my routine is working out, but that is coming soon. I have had a hard time with getting back into my work o...
Continue ReadingI was Diagnosed with:
CML- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Employment Status:
Employed/Long Term Disability
Gender/Age:
Female/23
Type and Description of Treatments:
First year and a half of treatment was Gleevec. Last 3 1/2 years was Tasigna. My body became im...
How do you feel today?
I feel tired, drained and worn out. I have bone pain and crazy body aches.
Continue ReadingSally P. on August 7, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Non-Hogkins Lymphoma
Employment Status:
unemployed
Gender/Age:
Female/50
Type and Description of Treatments:
Ratuxin and Chemo every three weeks times 6 followed by maintenance Ratunxin once every two monther
How do you feel today?
Today is a down day. I am feeling sorry for myself and my situation despite a caring wonderful husband and two wonderful teenage boys. Unemployment running out, which will mean health insurance issues. I am looking for employment but it's difficult to imagine getting hired when receiving chemo.
Continue ReadingDebra W. on July 24, 2011
I was Diagnosed with:
Breast Cancer Stage 2B
Employment Status:
Full Time
Gender/Age:
Female/60
Type and Description of Treatments:
I have had many very difficult biopsies followed by 2 partial mastectomies. I am scheduled to hav...
How do you feel today?
Today I feel conflicted. I want to feel good because I don't really have any pain or discomfort today. The sun is shining, I worked in the yard earlier but 2 hours and I have this nagging fatigue. 3 months ago I could garden or golf all day. I feel dull and a little teary.
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